About This Procedure
What is minimally invasive heart surgery?
Minimally invasive heart surgery allows surgeons to operate on the heart through a smaller chest incision. Traditional open-heart surgery requires an 8–10 inch incision in the sternum; minimally invasive surgery uses a much smaller 3–4 inch incision. As a result, there are typically fewer complications and a shorter recovery time. Because the incision is smaller, minimally invasive heart surgery results in less trauma and lower blood loss. Not every patient is a candidate — your physician will evaluate your situation to determine the best approach for your goals and overall health.
Who Is a Candidate ?
Procedures we can perform with a minimally invasive approach.
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Aortic valve replacement
Including TAVR for high-risk patients.
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Mitral or tricuspid valve repair/replacement
Smaller incision approach to valve work.
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Atrial septal defects
Repair of congenital holes between heart chambers.
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Ascending aortic aneurysm repair
Minimally invasive option for select aortic aneurysms.
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TREATMENT
Robotic
Surgeon-controlled robotic technology that enables greater precision through smaller incisions for select cardiac and thoracic procedures.
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