MrMcMinn - length of operating time

[happyhopper]

Hi
Just wondered if anyone who has had a HR op with Mr McMinn can advise me how long the operation took?
Thanks.

[lycraman]

Hi Happyhopper

I didn't have Mr McMinn but his colleague Mr Treacy.  The op is 30 to 40 minutes, assuming all goes well.  Immediate post op recovery is great.

[Dannywayoflife]

I don't know how long McMinn takes. There's too many variables just be assured with him your in the hands of one of the best there is!

[Nemesis]

It doesn't matter as long as you have a good surgeon. To you it will appear to be less than 5 minutes.

[lycraman]

It doesn't matter as long as you have a good surgeon. To you it will appear to be less than 5 minutes.

That is so true!! Nice one.

[Tin Soldier]

I think it will seem shortest if you go with the general and just a touch longer if you go with the spinal block, where there may be a little more warenss of the organizing going on at the start before you really fall asleep.  I didn't have McMinn, but from what I understand, the standard straightforward HR surgery is generally less than an hour. 

[einreb]

I think it will seem shortest if you go with the general and just a touch longer if you go with the spinal block, where there may be a little more warenss of the organizing going on at the start before you really fall asleep.  I didn't have McMinn, but from what I understand, the standard straightforward HR surgery is generally less than an hour.

I have a faint memory of going under after getting the spinal and then immediately feeling like I woke right up and was done.  My surgery was difficult and added an extra hour to Dr Gross' normal time.  Just like bragging about the scar length (mine's 3.5 inches!)... I don't necessarily think that surgery time is a particular indicator of success. 

An experienced surgeon using the right amount of time that they feel is necessary... that's the way to go!

-B