Baku:A serviceman has successfully undergone a complex open-heart surgery at the Main Clinical Hospital of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the surgery was prompted by examinations following the serviceman's complaints of shortness of breath and chest pain. These examinations revealed severe aortic valve insufficiency and an aneurysm, along with the dilation of the aortic root and ascending aorta.

The medical team conducted Bentall surgery, during which the aortic valve was replaced with a prosthetic valve, the aortic root and ascending aorta were replaced with a vascular graft, and the coronary arteries were connected to the new graft.

The serviceman's condition is currently satisfactory. He is feeling well and continues his recovery under medical supervision.