Ross Procedure (Aortopulmonary Translocation)
- Ross procedure, also known as aortopulmonary translocation is a procedure used for the treatment of aortic stenosis
- In this, the patient’s stenotic aortic valve is removed and pulmonary valve is transplanted to take its place
- A homograft is used in the place of the pulmonary valve
Advantages:
- The pulmonary valve that is transplanted can continue to grow
- Better longevity for the homograft valve as it is placed in the low pressure pulmonary circulation