Hybrid procedures can reduce the risk of congenital cardiovascular surgery

Minimally invasive operations and percutaneous interventions are well-accepted options in the treatment of congenital heart defects. However, percutaneous interventions may be associated with an increased risk due to limited vascular access or a very tortuous catheter course. In these cases, combining operative and interventional approaches with direct puncture of the heart or the great vessels may facilitate implantation of even large devices. Furthermore, in some situations, cardiopulmonary bypass or circulatory arrest can be omitted when doing a hybrid procedure.