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Cardiac surgery

The cardiac surgery department has grown into the largest heart surgery centre in Belgium. Both adults and children can undergo heart surgery here.

Our department specialises in the surgical treatment of congenital heart defects, heart failure, valvular disease, coronary artery disease, and conditions affecting the great vessels.

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Appointments

Preparation and procedure

Before your surgery

How does the consultation work? What do I need to prepare for my admission and surgery? How do I prepare for my discharge from hospital?

Surgery and stay

What happens during admission? How will my surgery and recovery progress? How long will I stay in the hospital?

Aftercare and follow-up

Who will follow up on me after the surgery? What should I pay attention to at home?
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Training

On this page you will find all the information on training courses, workshops and refresher courses.

Support our research

Would you like to support our research? Make a donation and support the KU Leuven Fund for Cardiac Surgery. With your support, we can save lives.

KU Leuven Fund for Cardiac Surgery

To continue refining and improving surgical treatments for heart disease, researchers need your support. You can give it through this fund, which aims to help create opportunities for research into new and better techniques for heart failure, congenital heart defects and valve abnormalities
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Address

UZ Leuven gasthuisberg campus
Dienst cardiale heelkunde
Herestraat 49
3000 Leuven
Getting there and services

Reports, certificates, administrative and other questions

News and events

Podcast: Wouter Oosterlinck on Robotics in Cardiac Surgery

20 November 2024
Prof. Dr. Wouter Oosterlinck discusses the advancements in robotics for cardiac surgery, his experiences in developing an innovative minimally invasive program at UZ Leuven, and its impact on this rapidly evolving field.

New storage method for donor hearts surpasses traditional storage on ice

5 September 2024
A UZ Leuven study shows the benefits of machine perfusion for longer and safer storage of donor hearts pending transplantation.

UZ Leuven largest centre in Belgium for life-saving PEA treatment

17 July 2024
UZ Leuven saccounts for the largest number of pulmonary endarteriectomies in Belgium, with remarkably good survival rates. The cardio-surgeons and pulmonologists involved nurture an ambitious vision for the future: centralise the procedure even more and aim for at least 33 operations a year.
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Last edit: 26 february 2026