As heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Harris County, Houston Methodist West Hospital is providing advanced solutions to help patients manage this life-threatening condition. Since performing the hospital’s first robotic-assisted heart surgery in May, Dr. Mini Sivadasan, a cardiovascular surgeon specializing in robotic-assisted procedures, has continued to treat patients with this innovative approach, offering them a less invasive path to recovery. According to the most recent report from the Harris County Health Department, heart disease continues to affect thousands across the region, highlighting the urgent need for effective and advanced treatment options. Houston Methodist West Hospital is meeting this need by offering robotic-assisted heart surgeries, which provide patients with a minimally invasive alternative approach to traditional open-heart surgery.

“Robotic heart surgery is transforming cardiac care by allowing us to perform complex procedures through smaller incisions with unmatched precision,” said Dr. Sivadasan. “For patients, this means less pain, reduced hospital stays, and a faster return to normal life. Minimally invasive robotic techniques represent a new innovative trend in treating heart disease.”

These minimally invasive procedures have been proven beneficial for patients with heart disease, allowing for shorter recovery times, reduced risk of infection, and minimal scarring. Robotic-assisted surgeries also offer significant benefits for patient outcomes, making it possible to treat selective cardiac cases with greater control and accuracy.

“We are committed to giving our community access to the most advanced treatment options available for heart disease,” added Dr. Sivadasan. “Seeing our patients recover faster and resume their lives sooner is incredibly rewarding, and we are proud to provide this innovative care to our community.”

As heart disease remains a critical health concern, Houston Methodist West Hospital’s commitment to cutting-edge, minimally invasive heart surgery is making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. By providing advanced care options, the hospital continues its mission to improve health outcomes for patients in West Houston and the Katy area, a spokesperson for the hospital said.


About Houston Methodist West Hospital

Houston Methodist West Hospital is committed to leading medicine in the Katy and West Houston communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of unparalleled safety, quality, service, and innovation. The growing campus offers access to the most innovative medical and surgical care available, including robotic and minimally invasive surgery, full-spectrum heart care, state-of-the-art imaging, cancer care, labor and delivery with a level III neonatal ICU, neurology and neurosurgery,

orthopedics and sports medicine, outpatient rehabilitation and 24/7 emergency services. For more information, visit houstonmethodist.org/west or call 832-522-5522.