KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital 2  ·  Mayo Clinic Care Network

Minimally Invasive
Heart Surgery in KL

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery — less pain, smaller scars, and a faster return to life. Now available in Kuala Lumpur by Prof. Dr. Shahrul Amry Hashim, FRCS (Cardiothoracic).

25+
Years Experience
MICS
Specialist at KPJ DSH2
FRCS
Cardiothoracic, Edinburgh

Keyhole Heart Surgery vs Traditional Open-Heart


The same surgical outcome — through a 5 cm incision, not a 25 cm scar. This is the standard in leading cardiac centres across Europe.

Factor Traditional Open-Heart Keyhole (MICS) Surgery
Prof. Shahrul's Approach
Incision 20–25 cm sternotomy scar 3–7 cm keyhole incision
Chest Bone Bone split (sternotomy) No bone splitting required
Hospital Stay Longer hospital stay Reduced hospital stay
Recovery Extended recovery period Faster return to daily activities
Post-Op Pain Significant pain Significantly reduced pain
Infection Risk Higher sternal wound risk Reduced infection risk

The Difference — Visualised

Visual comparison between traditional open-heart surgery and keyhole MICS surgery

Download Patient Leaflets


Clear, easy-to-read guides for patients and families. Download and read before your consultation.

MICS · Bypass Surgery

Minimally Invasive Bypass Surgery

A patient guide to keyhole bypass surgery (MICS CABG) — what to expect, how it works, and your recovery journey.

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Valve Surgery

Valve Repair & Replacement

A patient guide to minimally invasive valve surgery — mitral valve repair, aortic valve replacement, and what the procedure involves.

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Prof. Dr. Shahrul Amry Hashim, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital 2, seated at his desk with a heart model and MIS CABG diagrams

A Career Built on Precision, Innovation & Patient Care


Prof. Dr. Shahrul Amry Hashim is a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon with over 25 years of clinical experience, specialising in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS). Trained at the University of Manchester and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Prof. Shahrul has dedicated his career to bringing advanced surgical techniques to Malaysian patients.

Based at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital 2 — Malaysia's first hospital in the Mayo Clinic Care Network — Prof. Shahrul leads the Heart & Lung Centre of Excellence, performing complex bypass surgery, valve procedures, and minimally invasive lung surgery through a keyhole approach that means less pain, smaller scars, and faster recovery.

Precision at Every Step


Minimally invasive cardiac surgery demands the highest level of technical expertise — carried out every day at KPJ DSH2's state-of-the-art Digital Operating Theatre.

Procedures We Perform


All procedures are performed using minimally invasive techniques wherever clinically appropriate — smaller incisions, faster recovery, less disruption to your life.

Coronary Bypass Surgery (CABG)

Keyhole bypass surgery for blocked coronary arteries — triple vessel disease, LAD disease, and multi-vessel coronary artery disease — without splitting the breastbone.

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Valve Repair & Replacement

Minimally invasive mitral valve repair, mitral and aortic valve replacement, and tricuspid valve repair — through a small keyhole incision between the ribs.

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Congenital Heart Surgery

Keyhole closure of atrial septal defects (ASD), VSD repair, and coronary fistula ligation — for both adult and paediatric patients with congenital heart conditions.

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Keyhole Lung Surgery (VATS)

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for lung cancer, pneumothorax, thymoma, and lung metastases — minimally invasive, precise, and with faster recovery.

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Complex Cardiac Surgery

Redo CABG, Bentall procedure, emergency aortic surgery, ECMO decannulation, and combined multi-valve procedures — including emergency cases requiring urgent intervention.

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Second Opinion Consultations

Not sure if you need surgery? Book a consultation with Prof. Shahrul for an expert assessment of your cardiac condition and all available surgical options.

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25+
Years of Cardiothoracic
Surgical Experience
FRCS
Fellowship of the Royal College
of Surgeons, Edinburgh
FIRST
Mayo Clinic Care Network
Hospital in Malaysia
2025
MICS Surgery of the Year
GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific

From First Consultation to Full Recovery


Prof. Shahrul's team guides you through every step — from your initial assessment to post-operative follow-up care.

1

Book a Consultation

Contact us via WhatsApp or our enquiry form. Consultations are typically available within days, not months. Bring your existing cardiac reports and imaging if available.

2

Pre-Operative Assessment

Prof. Shahrul reviews your case, discusses surgical options, and performs a thorough pre-operative workup at DSH2 — including angiogram, echocardiogram, and all required tests.

3

Surgery & Recovery

Your procedure is performed using minimally invasive techniques where appropriate. Most patients benefit from a reduced hospital stay and a faster return to normal activity compared to traditional open-heart surgery.

Coming Soon — KPJ DSH2

Robotic Cardiac Surgery — Arriving in Malaysia


Prof. Dr. Shahrul is currently training on the Da Vinci Surgical System — the world's most advanced robotic cardiac surgery platform — and will be bringing this programme to KPJ DSH2 in the coming months.

Robotic cardiac surgery offers even smaller incisions, tremor-free precision and 3D magnified vision — the next step beyond keyhole (MICS) surgery. Register your interest now to be considered when the programme launches.

Prof. Dr. Shahrul Amry Hashim standing beside the Da Vinci robotic surgical system at KPJ DSH2

Not Sure If Keyhole Heart Surgery Is Right for You?


Book a consultation with Prof. Shahrul for an expert assessment of your cardiac condition and all available surgical options. Available within days.

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