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Mitral valve repair using robotic technology: Safe, effective, and durable

Authors :
Douglas A. Murphy
Harold M. Burkhart
A. Marc Gillinov
Tomislav Mihaljevic
Richard C. Daly
Hoda Javadikasgari
Alfredo Trento
Wiley Nifong
Joseph A. Dearani
W. Randolph Chitwood
Rakesh M. Suri
Source :
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 151:1450-1454
Publication Year :
2016
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2016.

Abstract

The most recent American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association heart valve guidelines recommend that prompt surgical correction of severe degenerative mitral valve regurgitation, ideally mitral valve repair, should be performed to decrease the risks of long-term mortality and heart failure risks associated with this condition. Mitral valve repair performed using a minimally invasive robotic approach can now be successfully carried out in nearly all cases of degenerative disease with very low risks of stroke or death. Experienced groups have further shown specific advantages of robotic mitral valve repair compared with conventional approaches, including reduced blood loss, lower risks of infection and atrial fibrillation, shorter hospital length of stay, quicker return to normal activities, and a superior cosmetic result. Herein, we discuss the current status of robotic mitral valve repair including indications, technical advances, safety, effectiveness, and durability.

Details

ISSN :
00225223
Volume :
151
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....a2e3c35070356d937357c6c44279d221
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcvs.2016.02.030