2025
Cardiovascular Surgery Annual Report
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Surgical volumes
Aortic surgery
Complex cardiac surgery
Tricuspid valve surgery
Congenital heart surgery
Isolated CABG
Heart and Lung Transplantation
Myectomy Program
Pericardiectomy
Research
Robotic heart surgery
Transcatheter therapies
“Cardiovascular Surgery at Mayo Clinic continues to deliver outstanding care for patients with advanced cardiovascular disease, particularly those with increasingly complex and unique conditions and limited physiological reserve. Our surgeons bring unparalleled technical expertise and multidisciplinary collaboration to optimize outcomes after surgery.”
Juan A. Crestanello, M.D.
Chair, Cardiovascular Surgery in Minnesota
Surgical Volumes by Program
For generations, patients have trusted Mayo Clinic for expert cardiac care. Our multidisciplinary heart team delivers the full spectrum of advanced treatments, creating individualized care plans focused on safety, innovation, and long-term outcomes. From traditional surgery to minimally invasive and robotic approaches, we tailor each procedure to the patient—shaping the future of heart care, one patient at a time.
*Adult and pediatric data from June 2024 - June 2025 in Rochester Minnesota, unless noted.
Aortic Surgery
642
Total aortic surgeries
Led by surgeons with extensive experience in complex aortic pathology, the program delivers highly specialized, individualized care for patients requiring advanced aortic reconstruction. Our team routinely tackles unique and technically demanding cases with a focus on safety, innovation, and durable outcomes.
28
Valve-sparing root surgery
56
Aortic valve repair
226
Aortic arch surgery
332
Surgery of the aorta
592
Total complex cardiac surgeries
Our complex cardiac surgery program brings exceptional expertise to some of the most challenging cases, including high-risk reoperations, cardiac tumors, and patients with a history of mediastinal radiation. This depth of experience allows our surgeons to deliver highly individualized care where precision and judgment are critical.
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
282
Total tricuspid valve surgeries
With focused expertise in tricuspid valve repair and reconstruction, the program addresses both acquired and congenital tricuspid valve disease. This includes advanced repair of Ebstein anomaly, reflecting the program's ability to manage rare and technically demanding cases.
43
Ebstein anomaly surgery
66
Isolated tricuspid valve surgery
173
Concomitant tricuspid valve surgery
282
Total tricuspid surgeries
Congenital Heart Surgery
890
Total congenital heart surgeries
The congenital heart surgery program is recognized for its ability to manage the full spectrum of congenital heart disease, from neonatal cases to complex reoperations in adults with congenital conditions. This depth of expertise reflects a long-standing commitment to innovation and excellence.
890
Total congenital surgeries
659
Congenital pediatric surgery*
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231
Congenital adult surgery
*Mayo Clinic - Children’s Minnesota Cardiovascular Collaborative cardiovascular surgical case volume
Isolated CABG
356
Total isolated CABG surgeries
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) remains a cornerstone of surgical treatment for coronary artery disease at Mayo Clinic. We offer the full spectrum of coronary revascularization procedures – from standard CABG to highly complex cases involving multivessel total arterial revascularization, severe coronary calcifications or prior surgical interventions. We are also offering totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB) using robotic technology.
Heart and Lung Transplantation
119
Total heart and lung transplants
Our heart and lung transplant program provides comprehensive surgical care for patients with advanced heart or lung disease, supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team. Extensive surgical expertise and coordinated perioperative management support the program's focus on safe and long-lasting transplant outcomes.
*Transplant data is from January – December 2025
Myectomy
203
Total myectomy surgeries
Established in 1961, the myectomy program brings extensive experience in the surgical treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Nearly 5,000 myectomies—among them close to 500 apical myectomies—have been performed, underscoring the program’s ability to manage highly complex anatomic presentations.
Pericardiectomy
29
Total pericardiectomy surgeries
“We have performed more than 1,600 pericardiectomy operations, averaging over 50 a year in the past 20 years.”
Kevin L. Greason, M.D.
Cardiovascular Surgeon
Research
Research
330
Publications with Mayo CV surgeons
Mayo Clinic’s Cardiovascular Surgery research program stands at the intersection of groundbreaking clinical outcomes research and pioneering advancements in medical basic science and biotechnology. By merging these strengths, our team leads the way in discovering innovative therapies that transform the treatment of heart disease and enhance patient care.
Key areas of our program include:
- Developing artificial intelligence tools for surgical care
- Conducting comprehensive clinical outcomes research in cardiovascular diseases
- Integrating genomics into cardiothoracic practice
- Investigating the molecular basis of surgical diseases to bridge cutting-edge research with clinical application
- Designing innovative surgical devices
- Optimizing patient care delivery to ensure exceptional patient outcomes
15
CV surgeons
22
Papers per CV surgeon
330
Publications with Mayo CV surgeons
163
Unique publications
Robotic Heart Surgery
Robotic Heart Surgery
221
Total robot-assisted heart surgeries
The robotic heart surgery program reflects a high level of technical proficiency and careful procedural execution in minimally invasive cardiac care. Each procedure is supported by two cardiac surgeons—one at the patient’s side and one at the robotic console—ensuring continuous hands on expertise and precise intraoperative coordination.
188 Mitral valve repair
16 Tricuspid valve repair
10 Tumor removal
7 Aortic valve replacement
Transcatheter therapies
565
Total TAVR procedures
Mayo Clinic's extensive experience in complex valve cases and high-risk interventions positions us as a leader in the field, with outcomes that consistently exceed national benchmarks.
Surgical Referrals
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To refer to cardiac surgery or speak with the on call cardiac surgeon call 507-255-2000.
Our team contacts the patient within 48 hours of receiving the request for consultation. The optimal treatment plan is determined once all necessary medical records are received.