Robotic mitral valve replacement and repair are advanced surgical procedures designed to address issues related to the mitral valve, a crucial component of the heart. The mitral valve regulates blood flow between the left atrium and ventricle, ensuring efficient circulation. When the valve malfunctions, it can lead to conditions such as mitral regurgitation or stenosis, necessitating intervention.
Robotic surgery employs a minimally invasive approach, utilizing a robotic-assisted system controlled by a surgeon. In mitral valve repair the existing valve is reconstructed to restore normal function while in replacement, the damaged valve is replaced with a prosthetic one. The robotic system provides enhanced precision, flexibility, and improved visualization and is associated with increased likelihood of doing successful repair of the mitral valve compared to traditional open-heart surgery.
NewYork-Presbyterian doctors are experts in using robotic endoscopic surgery to perform mitral valve repair or replacement.
Patients undergoing robotic mitral valve repair experience:
- Shorter stays
- Have less of a need for blood transfusion
- Experience less pain
- Have smaller incision
- Report overall higher satisfaction.
Robotic mitral valve repair is often done in combination with other procedures, such as tricuspid valve repair and ablation for atrial fibrillation.