Robot-assisted mitral valve surgery is a high-tech procedure that offers
patients a minimally invasive and highly precise option for treating heart
conditions. With this advanced technology, surgeons can perform complex
procedures with greater accuracy and control, leading to faster recovery
times and improved outcomes.
In robot-assisted mitral valve repair surgery, cardiac surgeons use robotic
equipment to perform the valve repair without needing to make a large
incision through the patient’s breast bone. The procedure is performed
through small incisions in the right side of the chest, using finger-sized
instruments that are slipped in between the ribs. In this procedure, one
surgeon sits at a remote console and views the heart using a magnified
high-definition 3D view on a video monitor while another surgeon works
at the operating table and ensures the safe movement of the robotic arms.
The patient is supported by a heart-lung bypass machine during the procedure,
allowing your surgeons to stop your heart briefly, insert instruments
into the inner chambers and repair the mitral valve. The robotic arms
are used to mimic the specific maneuvers used in open-chest surgeries.
The procedure is performed through these small openings in the chest, through
which will be inserted micro instruments and a thin high-definition camera
tube. One opening will be a mini working port through which surgeons will
insert materials used during the procedure. The cardiothoracic surgeon
performs the procedure from the remote console where the surgeon's hand
movements are translated precisely to the robotic arms at the operating
table, allowing for more dexterity than a human wrist. At the operating
table, another surgeon oversees the movements of the arms, to ensure that
the procedure is conducted safely and efficiently. The surgeon at the
console can closely examine the complicated mitral valve problem using
the high-definition 3D video monitor, allowing for a clearer, more lifelike
perspective of your heart than is possible during open heart surgery.
Robot-assisted mitral valve surgery offers a number of benefits over traditional
surgical methods, including reduced blood loss, less scarring, and a shorter
hospital stay. Patients can typically return to normal activities much
faster than with traditional surgery, allowing them to resume their daily
lives with minimal interruption.
We believe that every patient deserves the best possible care, and are
committed to providing the highest level of precision and expertise. Our
team of experienced surgeons and medical professionals will work with
you to determine if robot-assisted mitral valve surgery is right for you,
and will provide you with the care and support you need throughout the
entire process.
