Procedures

At SDCVTS, we are proud to serve the San Diego area with world-class cardiothoracic and vascular care, combining advanced technology with compassionate, patient-focused treatment. As leaders in robotic cardiac and thoracic surgery, we leverage cutting-edge innovations to provide minimally invasive solutions that promote faster recovery and better outcomes.

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Cardiac surgery

  • Coronary artery bypass surgery
  • Aortic valve procedures
    • Aortic valve replacement, including Robotic aortic valve replacement and minimally invasive aortic valve replacement
    • Aortic valve repair or replacement
    • TAVR: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement
  • Aorta procedures
    • Aortic root replacement, aka Bentall procedure
    • Valve-sparing aortic root replacement
    • Ascending aortic aneurysm repair
  • Mitral valve procedures
    • Robotic mitral valve repair or replacement
  • Advanced heart failure procedures
  • Other cardiac procedures
    • Laser lead extraction
    • Surgical ablation, MAZE procedure
    • Left atrial appendage ligation
    • Atrial septal defect repair
    • Tricuspid valve repair or replacement
    • Pericardial window
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Thoracic Surgery

  • Lung cancer surgery
    • Robotic lobectomy
    • oRobotic segmentectomy, wedge resections
  • Robotic mediastinal mass removal including thymectomy
  • Robotic sympathectomy
  • Robotic esophagectomy

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Discover how innovation and excellence in care make [SDCATS] the trusted choice for cardiothoracic and vascular surgery in San Diego.

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Karl Limmer MD

Karl Limmer

Medical doctor (MD)

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