The operation took place on Monday, with the 71-year-old patient resuming full activity the same evening.

The groundbreaking procedure marked Poland’s first use of this advanced pacemaker model, which offers an extended lifespan of up to 15 years. Dr. Michał Guliński explained that electrodeless pacemakers are chosen when traditional devices pose high risks or are unfeasible, as they are implanted directly into the heart.

“It is much safer in terms of infection. It can also be implanted shortly after treating infectious heart disease,” he said.

During a press conference on Wednesday, specialists detailed the procedure, noting the patient had a third-degree atrioventricular block and previously had a conventional pacemaker.

Her complex medical history included gastrointestinal cancer and extensive intestinal surgery, necessitating intravenous feeding. Dr. Guliński also pointed out the safety and efficiency of the procedure, which was performed under local anesthesia, allowing patient-doctor communication throughout the 30-minute surgery.

The hospital released a Facebook post with photos from the procedure. The hospital also highlighted its use of Pulse Field Ablation (PFA), a cutting-edge technique for treating atrial fibrillation that employs electrical pulses to precisely target and destroy abnormal heart cells, offering a safer alternative to traditional thermal or cryoablation methods.