Taoyuan Armed Forces General Hospital

Introduction

Common surgeries in this department include procedures for ischemic heart disease, valvular diseases, congenital heart defects, and aortic disorders. Additionally, vascular surgeries address peripheral artery disease, venous disorders, abdominal aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, vascular trauma, portal hypertension, and arteriovenous fistulas for dialysis. Cardiac trauma, heart tumors, arrhythmias, pericardial diseases, and other cardiac conditions also fall within the scope of cardiovascular surgical services.
Key Techniques

1. Endoscopic-Assisted Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery: This technique involves performing heart surgeries, such as valve repair or coronary artery bypass grafting, through small incisions guided by an endoscope. This method not only reduces trauma and postoperative pain but also accelerates recovery, lowers the risk of complications, and enhances patients’ quality of life.
2. Endovenous Laser Treatment: This technique primarily targets lower limb varicose veins by employing laser light on dysfunctional and dilated saphenous veins. The procedure uniformly delivers energy within the vein, leading to immediate closure. The laser energy minimizes damage to surrounding tissues, effectively reducing the risk of complications.
3. Venous Glue Treatment: This innovative technique for treating lower limb varicose veins employs a specialized adhesive to instantly seal problematic superficial veins. This process enables blood to reroute through deeper veins, alleviating symptoms associated with varicose veins. This treatment method is recognized for its high efficacy and low risk.