During minimally invasive mitral valve repair, a
malfunctioning or damaged heart valve is repaired so that it can open or close
more efficiently. This procedure is performed with a small incision made in the
chest.
Also
Known As:
- Port access
mitral valve repair
- Port access
mitral valve surgery
- Minimally
invasive heart valve surgery
Conditions
Treated with Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair:
Minimally invasive mitral valve repair may be
performed in cases of mitral valve disease, congenital mitral valve disorder,
myxomatous valve disease, mitral valve disease and a mitral valve that has been
damaged due to rheumatic fever or a bacterial infection.
There are no comparable non-surgical alternatives to
minimally invasive mitral valve repair. Surgical alternatives to minimally
invasive mitral valve repair include traditional mitral valve repair, beating
heart mitral valve repair and robotically assisted mitral valve repair.
Anesthesia
with Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair:
Minimally invasive mitral valve repair is performed
under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely
unaware during the procedure.
Potential
Complications from Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair:
Possible risks following minimally invasive mitral
valve repair include infection, bleeding, heart attack, blood clots, minimal
scarring and a negative reaction to the anesthesia.
Prognosis
after Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair:
The prognosis for a positive end result following
minimally invasive mitral valve repair is very good.
Recovery
from Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair:
Total recovery from minimally invasive mitral valve
repair takes three to six weeks.
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