Procedure overviewStart with diagnosis and purpose.
TOF, DORV and Glenn operations address complex congenital heart anatomy. Tetralogy of Fallot and double-outlet right ventricle repairs aim to improve the route of blood through the heart; a Glenn procedure connects upper-body venous return directly to the pulmonary arteries as part of staged single-ventricle care.
TOF, DORV or Glenn Surgery is a named clinical pathway, but the name alone does not define the exact treatment. Technique, complexity, expected benefit and recovery depend on the individual findings and the hospital team’s assessment.
A useful preliminary review should clarify what diagnosis is established, why this procedure is being considered, whether further tests are needed, what alternatives exist and which parts of the plan remain provisional until examination.
No outcome can be guaranteed.Ask the treating clinician to explain patient-specific benefits, material risks, uncertainty and what may happen without treatment.