Expert Cardiothoracic & Heart Surgery in Melaka

When it comes to complex heart and lung conditions, you need highly skilled surgical care close to home. The Cardiothoracic Surgery department at Oriental Melaka Straits Medical Centre (OMSMC) is dedicated to providing life-saving surgical interventions right here in Melaka, ensuring you and your loved ones do not need to travel out of state for critical care.

Our resident cardiothoracic surgeon in Melaka works closely with our Cardiology team to offer comprehensive treatment for both adult heart and lung diseases. We specialize in major procedures including Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) for severe blockages, heart valve repair and replacement, and complex thoracic (lung and chest) surgeries.

Major surgeries require exceptional aftercare. Our cardiothoracic team is fully supported by our advanced 24-hour Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and state-of-the-art operating theatres, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and post-operative recovery.

Cardiac Surgery

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) with Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH)
• Repair of heart valve blockages or leaks
• Treatment of aneurysms in large arteries
• Management of heart failure
• Minimally Invasive Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery (MICS)

Thoracic Surgery:

• Treatment of lung disease and lung cancer
• Uniport Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (U-VATS)
• Treatment of pleural diseases
• Tracheal resection or stent insertion for airway narrowing
• Management of chest trauma
• Treatment for hyperhidrosis (Excessive sweating) / sweaty palms or hands
• Ribs fracture fixation
• Correction of pectus deformities
• Management of TB empyema
• Treatment of pneumothorax
• Thymoma and thymic cancer treatment
• Treatment of anterior mediastinal masses / tumours
• Management of pleural effusion
• Treatment of mesothelioma

We are also in the process of establishing a congenital heart surgery team to meet the needs of our paediatric patients.

Meet Our Cardiothoracic Surgeon Specialists

Comprehensive Heart Care

Our surgical team works hand-in-hand with our Cardiology team to provide a complete continuum of heart care from diagnosis to full recovery.