Bentall procedure Cost in United Arab Emirates

The cost of the Bentall procedure in the UAE typically ranges from $5,500 to $20,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

The Bentall procedure replaces the aortic valve, the aortic root and the first part of the aorta with a tube graft that contains a valve. The coronary arteries are then reattached to the graft. In the UAE, costs depend on:

• Valve and graft type: mechanical or tissue valved conduits.
• Urgency: planned surgery or emergency surgery for aortic dissection.
• Intensive care: time in critical care after a major operation.
• Additional procedures: such as surgery on the aortic arch.

The Bentall procedure is a major aortic operation. Ask for a quote that includes the graft, intensive care and the full hospital stay.

The Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals explain that the operation is used for aneurysm of the ascending aorta and for aortic valve disease. People with Marfan syndrome are among those who may need it.

An aneurysm is a swelling of the artery wall that can rupture if left untreated.

According to the Royal Brompton and Harefield, the surgeon removes the diseased section and reattaches the openings of the coronary arteries (coronary buttons) to a valved replacement tube.

The heart is stopped temporarily during the operation, and the new valve is checked for leaks before surgery is completed.

Aortic root surgery is performed in specialist cardiothoracic centres. Before planned surgery, ask about the team's experience with aortic operations and whether genetic counselling is available if Marfan syndrome or another inherited condition is suspected.

Recovery is similar to other open-heart surgery, with time in intensive care and several weeks of recovery. Lifelong follow-up scans of the aorta are usually advised.