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Fully Endoscopic Mitral Valve Repair with Percutaneous Cannulation of Groin Vessels
Published on: May 26, 2023
Robotic mitral surgery: current and future roles
Curtis A Anderson1, Alan P Kypson, W Randolph Chitwood
1Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina 27834, USA. andersoncu@ecu.edu
Purpose Of Review:
Cardiac surgery, like other surgical fields, is evolving to a more minimally invasive approach. Robotic technology now allows complex mitral valve repairs to be carried out via small incisions with complete avoidance of a sternotomy. The purpose of this review is to assess the current role of robotics in the repair of the mitral valve, and to speculate as to what advances may be forthcoming.
Recent Findings:
Several groups have now confirmed that complex mitral valve repairs can be carried out robotically with early results comparable to open repair.
Summary:
Endoscopic mitral repair has become a reality. With further technological advancements and continued clinical experience, this may become the standard approach for mitral valvuloplasty.
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