Aortic Valve Papillary Fibroelastoma: Robotic Excision and Noncoronary Aortic Valve Repair

Federico Napoli1, Rene Aleman1, Otto Montero1

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida.

Summary

Papillary fibroelastomas are rare heart tumors that can cause serious complications. This case study details the successful minimally invasive robot-assisted removal of an aortic valve papillary fibroelastoma.