The Children's Hospital of Córdobacarried out a live broadcast of a surgery to an international medical congress for the first time. The procedure, performed in the Hemodynamics Room, was part of the academic activities of the Latin American Society of Interventional Cardiology. The event, held in Mexico City, brought together experts from different parts of the world interested in the latest advances in the specialty.
The procedure consisted of placing a pulmonary valve to treat a congenital heart disease in an eight-year-old patient. A percutaneous technique was used, which is less invasive than conventional surgery and employs a catheter to access the heart. This method significantly reduces surgical risks and allows for a faster recovery for the child.
The intervention represented a milestone for local medicine by showing the professional and technical capacity of the cardiology team. The experience showed that medical knowledge can transcend borders through cooperation and shared learning. It also demonstrated how technology enables specialists from other countries to observe complex cases in real time.
La intervención quirúrgica transmitida en vivo
A procedure that connects Córdoba with the world
Dr. Alejandro Peirone, head of the Cardiology Department, highlighted the educational value of the initiative for the international medical community. "The live broadcast of hemodynamic cases from our hospital not only enriches learning and fosters collaboration, but also improves patient care through the exchange of real-time experiences," he stated. The intervention was part of the academic activities of the Congress of the Latin American Society of Interventional Cardiology (SOLACI).
Peirone also explained that this type of practice allows local professionals to exchange knowledge with specialists from other countries. This way, a space for ongoing cooperation is created in which each shared experience strengthens the medical strategies applied to complex cases. The surgery performed in Córdoba thus becomes an example of medical innovation with international reach.
Finally, the specialist stated that the experience sets a precedent for future participation in major congresses. "This experience reaffirms the commitment to provide the same quality of care to all children with congenital heart disease in the province," he said. The intervention made it clear that Córdoba's medicine meets the highest international standards in pediatric cardiology.
