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Medicine

Minimally Invasive versus Open Mitral Valve Repair Outcomes

Quick fact

Large studies show that when performed by experienced surgeons, minimally invasive mitral valve repair achieves similar survival and valve durability to open surgery, with the added benefits of less pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster return to normal activity.

Why this is interesting

You’ve probably heard that smaller incisions mean faster recovery—but does a minimally invasive heart valve repair really match the long-term results of open surgery?