AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Heart Surgery
Advanced cardiac procedures Dr. Taha Özkara performs through small incisions, utilizing 3D endoscopic camera systems without cutting the breastbone.
Minimally Invasive Coronary Bypass (MIDCAB)
Beating-heart endoscopic coronary bypass surgery performed through a small incision between the left ribs without a heart-lung machine and without sternotomy.
Endoscopic Mitral Valve Surgery
The mitral valve is repaired (preferably) or replaced through a small incision on the right side of the chest, using a 3D high-definition camera without cutting the breastbone.
Endoscopic Aortic Valve Surgery
The aortic valve is repaired or replaced through a small incision between the ribs on the right, or through a small cut in the upper breastbone.
Endoscopic Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Endoscopic tricuspid valve annuloplasty and repair performed under 3D video guidance through a small incision without opening the chest bone, restoring normal right heart hemodynamics.
Endoscopic Congenital Heart Defect Surgery
Endoscopic closure of atrial septal defects (ASD) through a small incision under the right breast using autologous pericardium, delivering total anatomical correction without sternotomy.
Endoscopic Cardiac Re-operations
Endoscopic re-operative heart surgery performed through right mini-thoracotomy between the ribs for patients with prior open-heart surgery, significantly reducing the risks associated with sternal re-entry.
ENDOVASCULAR & AORTIC INTERVENTIONS
Aortic & Vascular Treatments
Advanced catheter-based interventions and minimally invasive surgical solutions for complex aortic aneurysms and peripheral arterial diseases.
Minimally Invasive Aortic Surgery
Minimally invasive ascending aorta and root aneurysm surgery performed through upper mini-sternotomy, eliminating aneurysm rupture risk while preserving thoracic structural integrity.
Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR / TEVAR)
Catheter-based endovascular aortic repair (EVAR / TEVAR) for abdominal and thoracic aneurysms, deploying custom stent-grafts via a simple groin puncture without open surgery.
Interventional Peripheral Vascular Disease
Advanced interventional catheter therapies for peripheral artery disease (PAD), opening blocked leg arteries with drug-eluting balloons, atherectomy, and stents without surgery.
Surgical Candidacy & Patient Safety Commitment
Not every patient is suitable for a small-incision operation. Your surgeon will review your diagnostic scans, anatomy, and comprehensive medical history to determine the safest surgical path. In select complex cases, the surgical team may need to transition to a conventional approach to ensure utmost safety and definitive clinical success.