Three-year-old Dani from Mackay was back on her feet just 72 hours after open-heart surgery, thanks to a ground-breaking technique performed by the cardiac team at Queensland Children’s Hospital.
In an Australian first, paediatric cardiac surgeons used a minimally invasive ‘axillary approach’, operating through a small incision under the arm and avoiding the need to open the chest. This approach reduces trauma, speeds recovery, and leaves no visible chest scars.
Dani’s surgery repaired a heart valve and an atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD), making her one of the first children in Australia to benefit from this innovative technique. The procedure represents a significant advancement in helping children recover safely and return home sooner.
Mackay girl Dani recovers quickly after Australia’s first minimally invasive heart surgery. Photo source: Children's Health Queensland
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