Arterial Switch Operation (ASO Surgery)

With the advances in modern medicine, significant progress has been made in surgical interventions. Arterial Switch Operation (ASO Operation), which is an example of these advances, is a surgical method used in babies born with heart diseases. Transposition of the great arteries is a congenital anomaly in which the aorta and pulmonary artery, the two main arteries coming out of the heart, are reversed. It is incompatible with life; a shunt is required for it to be compatible with life. The operation to provide anatomical correction in transposition of the great arteries is Arterial Switch Operation. After this operation, the patients heart completely returns to normal.

ASO is a common surgical intervention for babies with congenital heart disease. In this disease, the baby’s heart vessels are not correctly positioned or do not develop correctly. This leads to Transposition of the Great Vessel (TGV), in which the heart chambers and blood vessels are connected in the wrong places. Because the heart cannot function properly, the baby’s life can be threatened.

ASO is a procedure performed to save the baby’s life. This surgery ensures that the baby’s heart chambers and blood vessels are placed in the right place. This delicate procedure, performed by specialized surgeons, requires intensive preparation and expertise.

Before the operation, the baby and the family are informed in detail and all risks are explained. The operation is performed under anesthesia, the heart is stopped and the baby’s blood circulation is temporarily maintained by a cardiac device. The heart chambers and vessels are then moved to their correct locations and carefully sutured together.

ASO is an effective procedure that greatly improves the baby’s quality of life. After the operation, the baby can continue to develop normally and has the opportunity to grow up as a healthy child.

Arterial Switch Operation (ASO) is an effective surgical procedure used to save the lives of babies born with heart disease. Performed by specialist surgeons, this surgery moves the baby’s heart chambers and vessels to their correct locations, ensuring proper heart function. This allows babies to grow and develop normally and lead a healthy life. Nevertheless, given the seriousness of the surgery, the guidance and follow-up of specialist physicians is very important. This can greatly improve the lives of babies born with heart disease and give them a future full of hope.