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Patient Guide
06 Oct 2026
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Recovery After Robotic Cardiac Surgery
What to expect in the weeks after keyhole heart surgery, from wound care to returning to work.
Robotic cardiac surgery is performed through three small keyhole incisions between the ribs, so the breastbone is never divided.
Most patients are discharged within two to three days. Walking short distances several times a day is the single most effective way to aid recovery and prevent clots.
Driving can usually be resumed after two to three weeks, once comfortable twisting and braking without pain.
This article is for informational purposes only. Consult Dr. Furtado for individual clinical evaluation.
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