In Odessa, doctors performed a unique surgery on an eight-month-old boy. A special electrode was implanted in the child's heart to assist the muscle in contracting correctly.

Details of the operation and the child's condition are reported by "Suspilne". The boy, named Hlib, is currently in the intensive care unit.

The parents discovered the infant's heart defect after his birth, and this period was quite challenging for them due to the significant risks involved.

Additional specialists were involved for the combined surgery. Utilizing ultrasound equipment, pediatric cardiac surgeons helped locate a very thin subclavian vein.

"We implanted the electrode not in the muscle, but in the heart's conduction system. According to our data, this is the first case we found in the literature for such small children. We targeted the conduction system of the heart, specifically the left bundle branch, and achieved excellent electrophysiological and mechanical results. First the electrical impulse, then we ensured the heart's contractions," explained surgeon Yuriy Karpenko.

This surgery was unique because it was the first time such a surgical intervention was performed on a child under 1 year old. This sparked international interest, leading to an invitation for Ukrainian doctors to the University of Chicago to publish this case in leading medical journals.

"We, like everyone else, use artificial intelligence, Google, and other resources. Everything can be verified. That's why there was such a resonance regarding this operation. We are very pleased that this was done in our country, in Ukraine, in Odessa, in our hospital," the doctor explained.

Currently, the baby is in intensive care. The implanted pacemaker will ensure the boy's heart functions for 15 years.