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| History of Cardiac Surgery at Mayo |
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| May of 2005 marked 50 years since Mayo Clinic surgeon John W. Kirklin, M.D., and his colleagues first reported utilizing the enhanced Mayo-Gibbon heart-lung machine to repair a ventricular septal defect in a 5-year-old girl. |
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| Dr. Kirklin and his colleagues performed seven more heart-lung machine surgeries, representing the first series of patients having open heart surgery with this new device. This series of eight patients pioneered the new era of open heart surgery. |
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| In the years since this historic event, open heart surgery has become widely available, and ever-improving technology has greatly enhanced the surgery's success. Read more about the history of cardiac and bypass surgery at Mayo Clinic. |
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| Our Celebration |
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| The 50-year anniversary of cardiac surgery at Mayo Clinic highlighted the Division of Cardiovascular Surgery's achievements and rich history. The anniversary event provided an opportunity for previous and current staff to gather together in Rochester, Minn., to enjoy an exciting mix of social and educational programs. Read more about the anniversary event on May 12, 2005. |
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| Division of Cardiovascular Surgery |
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| Since its inception, Mayo Clinic's Division of Cardiovascular Surgery has maintained a pre-eminent position as a patient-focused, academic department whose mission is to serve the patient and advance the science through education and research. The success of the department reflects past and present contributions of physicians, scientists, and administrative and allied health staff. |
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50th Anniversary Gallery |
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