What is minimally invasive mitral surgery
Minithoracotomy: through a small incision on the right side of the chest, we are able to access the heart between the ribs, thus avoiding cutting the breast bone
Using long instruments and a high-definition camera, complex repairs and replacements can be accomplished
Why minimally invasive surgery better
Faster recovery
Less Pain
Shorter hospital stay
Less bleeding
Better cosmetic result
What procedures can we do through our small incision
Mitral valve repairs and replacements
Tricuspid valve repairs and replacements
Atrial septal defect closure
Removal of masses – eg myxomas
Atrial fibrillation surgery – Maze procedure
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