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Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement

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In select patients, minimally invasive mitral valve surgery delivers results equal to conventional open-heart surgery, but with less post-operative pain, lower risk of wound infection, and a faster return to normal activities—often with only a 5–8 cm incision in the right chest.

Why this is interesting

You might think that all heart surgeries require opening the chest from sternum to sternum, but many mitral valve repairs today are done through a few small incisions. How is that possible, and is it as safe as traditional surgery?