Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) offers a comprehensive range of advanced cardiothoracic and vascular procedures, delivered by a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. Our services cater to patients with heart, lung, esophageal, and vascular conditions, using both open and minimally invasive techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our Key Procedures Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd39 Open-Heart Surgery<\/strong> \ud83d\udd39 Bronchoscopy<\/strong> \ud83d\udd39 Lung Resection<\/strong> \ud83d\udd39 Thoracotomy and Decortication<\/strong> \ud83d\udd39 Esophagectomy<\/strong> \ud83d\udd39 Endoscopic Esophageal Closure<\/strong> \ud83d\udd39 Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula Creation<\/strong> \ud83d\udd39 Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Closure<\/strong> \ud83d\udd39 Aortic Aneurysm Repair<\/strong> \ud83d\udd39 Heller\u2019s Cardiomyotomy<\/strong> \ud83d\udd39 Vascular Injury Repair<\/strong> \ud83d\udd39 Chest Tube Insertion<\/strong> \ud83d\udd39 Pericardiostomy<\/strong> \ud83d\udd39 Pericardial Window<\/strong> Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) offers a comprehensive range of advanced cardiothoracic and vascular procedures, delivered by a highly<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":112,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4041","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":3914,"url":"https:\/\/www.mtrh.go.ke\/?page_id=3914","url_meta":{"origin":4041,"position":0},"title":"Specialized Surgical Services","author":"admin","date":"June 16, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) delivers advanced surgical care across a broad spectrum of specialties. 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Performed to treat heart valve defects, congenital abnormalities, and blocked arteries, open-heart surgery involves opening the chest to access and repair the heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A diagnostic procedure using a flexible tube to visualize the airways and lungs, allowing for the assessment and treatment of respiratory conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Surgical removal of part or all of a lung, commonly performed to treat lung cancer, infections, or severe lung disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Involves opening the chest wall to remove thickened tissue (pleural peel) that restricts lung expansion, often due to infection or chronic inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Surgical removal of all or part of the esophagus, usually done to treat esophageal cancer or advanced damage to the esophageal lining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A minimally invasive technique used to close esophageal perforations or tears using an endoscope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A procedure that connects an artery and a vein, providing access for life-saving hemodialysis in patients with kidney failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Closure of an abnormal blood vessel between the aorta and pulmonary artery that persists after birth, preventing strain on the heart and lungs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Surgical intervention to repair bulging or weakened sections of the aorta, helping prevent rupture or dissection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Performed on patients with achalasia, this procedure helps relax the lower esophageal sphincter, improving swallowing and reducing discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emergency or planned surgical repair of damaged blood vessels to restore circulation and prevent bleeding or tissue damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Placement of a tube into the chest cavity to remove fluid, blood, or air\u2014commonly used for collapsed lungs, infections, or trauma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Creates an opening in the pericardial sac to drain fluid and relieve pressure around the heart, often in cases of pericardial effusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A surgical opening made in the pericardium to allow continuous drainage of excess fluid into the chest cavity, preventing recurrence. At MTRH, we are committed to offering timely, specialized, and patient-centered cardiothoracic care. For consultations or referrals, please contact our Cardiothoracic Unit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"