Fontan Procedure

Specialized Fontan Surgery Package for Single-Ventricle Heart Defects in Children

The Fontan procedure is an advanced, life-changing open-heart surgery performed on children born with complex congenital heart defects where only one functional ventricle is present (such as hypoplastic left heart syndrome, tricuspid atresia, double-inlet ventricle, or other single-ventricle anomalies). This final-stage operation completes the palliation process by rerouting deoxygenated blood directly from the inferior vena cava to the pulmonary arteries, allowing the single working ventricle to focus solely on pumping oxygenated blood to the body.

What’s Included in Our All-Inclusive Pediatric Fontan Package
– Comprehensive pre-surgery evaluation (3D echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, MRI/CT, blood tests, and pediatric cardiology review)
– Latest extracardiac conduit or lateral tunnel Fontan technique using premium grafts for optimal long-term flow
– Performed by internationally trained pediatric cardiac surgeons with extensive single-ventricle experience
– Advanced intraoperative monitoring including transesophageal echo and near-infrared spectroscopy
– Dedicated pediatric cardiac ICU with round-the-clock specialist care and ECMO readiness
– Fenestration option when clinically beneficial for smoother early recovery
– Early extubation, fast-track recovery, and pain management protocols designed for children
– In-hospital pediatric physiotherapy, child life support, and parental counseling
– Initial anticoagulation therapy and arrhythmia monitoring
– Long-term follow-up plan with regular echocardiograms, exercise testing, and liver health screening

Key Highlights & Recovery Timeline
– Typical age: 2–5 years (after completion of bidirectional Glenn shunt)
– Surgery duration: 4–6 hours
– ICU stay: 3–5 days | Total hospital stay: 10–14 days
– Package cost: USD 7,000 – 8,000 (fully inclusive of surgery, implants, hospital stay, medications, consultations, and initial follow-ups)

With a successful Fontan completion, most children experience dramatically better oxygen saturation, increased energy levels, and the ability to grow, attend school, and enjoy moderate physical activities under periodic cardiology supervision.