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  • Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
  • Congenital Heart Disease Management
  • Neonatal Cardiology

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  • Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a critical congenital heart defect.
  • The arterial switch operation (ASO) is the established treatment for various TGA subtypes.
  • Neonatal ASO has evolved into a highly successful procedure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current outcomes and expectations for neonatal arterial switch operations.
  • To highlight the effectiveness of ASO in treating complex congenital heart conditions.
  • To emphasize the importance of long-term patient monitoring post-ASO.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of neonatal arterial switch operations.
  • Review of surgical techniques and patient outcomes.
  • Longitudinal follow-up data analysis.

Main Results:

  • Neonatal ASO demonstrates high 30-day and hospital survivorship, approaching 100% in experienced centers.
  • The procedure is effective for TGA with intact ventricular septum, VSD, and Taussig-Bing anomaly.
  • Long-term results are outstanding, with a small potential for re-intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Neonatal arterial switch operation is the gold standard for TGA, offering excellent short- and long-term outcomes.
  • High survival rates underscore the efficacy of modern surgical techniques.
  • Lifelong surveillance is essential for managing potential long-term complications.