Cirurgia Cardíaca Wanewman Andrade.

Cirurgia Cardiovascular , muito mais que um ato de técnica mas, um ato de amor ao próximo.

Tecnologia a serviço da saúde. Mais um passo para uma nova tecnologia dedicada ao conforto na resolução das patologias cardiovasculares . Agradecimento a .suzanamiranda pelo acolhimento e dedicação .

Dr. Wanewman Andrade is a cardiac surgeon based in Salvador, Bahia, specializing in minimally invasive cardiac surgery. He practices at Hospital Cardiopulmonar and within the Rede D’Or network.
Full name: Wanewman Lins Guedes Andrade, MD
Location: Salvador, BA, Brazil — Cardiopulmonar Hospital,
Credentials: CRM/BA 16397, RQE 13514
Experience: Over 15 years performing minimally invasive procedures since 2009. He authored a national surgical manual and leads the minimally invasive program at Hospital Cárdio Pulmonar. Trained in elite centers .

Practice areas & approach
His listed practice areas include:
Minimally invasive cardiac surgery
Coronary disease
Mechanical circulatory assistance
Endovascular procedures
Critical care .

Minimally invasive techniques he uses
Dr. Andrade focuses on video-assisted and small-incision approaches that avoid full sternotomy:
Access: Small incisions, usually 3-6 cm, on the right or left side of the chest instead of opening the entire breastbone
Technology: High-definition cameras, specialized laparoscopic instruments, head-mounted loupes, and STORZ/Dräger monitors for magnified visualization
Procedures: Mitral valve repair/replacement, aortic valve replacement, atrial septal defect closure, coronary revascularization, aortic aneurysms,
Patient benefits he highlights
Compared to traditional open-heart surgery:
Faster recovery: Shorter ventilation time, earlier hospital discharge, quicker return to activities like driving
Less trauma: Reduced postoperative pain, lower infection risk, less blood loss
Aesthetic outcome: Smaller, more discreet scars — often important for younger patients and women
Safety: Notes that candidacy depends on disease severity, patient health, and vessels integrity