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  • Important Updates on the Ross Procedure

    by William F. Northrup III, MD

    The Ross procedure has been set aside by some surgeons because of unpredictable long-term autograft function reported in some series.  We believe that there are important technical reasons for these results, which can be modified.  Professor Yacoub has identified the critical success factors for a predictable life-long lasting functional autograft, which he will share with us at our live teleconference in October.  Moreover, he has data to suggest that the Ross Procedure, if done correctly, can restore expected survival.  If so, it is now the second valve operation, along with mitral valve repair to have this capability. 

    William F. Northrup III, MD

    Posted on Friday, September 28th, 2007 at 1:38 pm
    Category: Procedures & Techniques
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  • 2 Comments

    1. m.mirhoseini M.D. Says:
      October 12th, 2007 at 6:21 am

      Why change one valve disease to two valve problem

    2. Adam Pick Says:
      May 10th, 2008 at 3:09 pm

      Dr. Northrop,

      As a former Ross Procedure patient, I am always interested to learn more about the double heart valve replacement surgery.

      Do you have any long-term statistics about the success / reoperation rates of the Ross Procedure?

      Over the years, I have collected this information:

      Ross Procedure Statistics

      Any ideas would be helpful.

      Cheers,

      Adam

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