The impact of postoperative complications on long-term survival after cardiac surgery July 04, 2022 Overview Show transcript Overview Juan A. Crestanello, M.D., is a cardiovascular surgeon and department chair of Cardiovascular Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Crestanello, who specializes in surgery for valvular heart disease, discusses the impact of postoperative complications on long-term survival after cardiac surgery. Receive Mayo Clinic news in your inbox. Sign up Related ContentArticleSimplified patient dismissal instructions improve patient experience following robot-assisted radical prostatectomyArticleVariation in postoperative opioid prescribing provides motivation for a more standardized approachArticleAdvancements in prostatectomy: Single-port robotic technique optimizes patient benefits VID-20544442 Medical Professionals The impact of postoperative complications on long-term survival after cardiac surgery