Guwahati, May 31 -- The Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) at NEIGRIHMS, Shillong in Meghalaya, has successfully performed the highly complex Ozaki procedure, also known as Aortic Valve Neocuspidization (AVNeo).

Unlike conventional valve replacement, which uses artificial valves made of metal or animal tissue, the Ozaki procedure reconstructs the damaged valve using the patient's own tissue surrounding the heart.

This approach eliminates the need for lifelong blood thinner medication. Developed by Prof. Shigeyuki Ozaki of Toho University Ohashi Hospital in Japan, the procedure also preserves the heart's natural function, making it particularly suitable for younger patients or those with small valves.

The reconstru...