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Minimally Invasive Pulmonary Artery Valve Repair

Posted On: 10-03-2015
Minimally Invasive Pulmonary Artery Valve Repair

What is Minimally Invasive Pulmonary Artery Valve Repair?

During minimally invasive pulmonary artery 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:

  • Minimally invasive heart valve surgery
  • Port access pulmonary artery valve repair
  • Pulmonary artery valve repair
  • Heart surgery

Conditions Treated with Minimally Invasive Pulmonary Artery Valve Repair:

Minimally invasive pulmonary artery valve repair may be performed in cases of pulmonary artery valve disease, congenital pulmonary artery valve disorder and a pulmonary artery valve that has been damaged due to rheumatic fever or a bacterial infection.

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Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to Minimally Invasive Pulmonary Artery Valve Repair:

There are no comparable non-surgical alternatives to minimally invasive pulmonary artery valve repair. Surgical alternatives to minimally invasive pulmonary artery valve repair include traditional pulmonary artery valve repair, beating heart pulmonary artery valve repair and robotically assisted pulmonary artery valve repair.

Anesthesia with Minimally Invasive Pulmonary Artery Valve Repair:

Minimally invasive pulmonary artery 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 Pulmonary Artery Valve Repair:

Possible risks following minimally invasive pulmonary artery valve repair include infection, bleeding, heart attack, blood clots, minimal scarring and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. 

Prognosis after Minimally Invasive Pulmonary Artery Valve Repair:

The prognosis for a positive end result following minimally invasive pulmonary artery valve repair is very good.

Recovery from Minimally Invasive Pulmonary Artery Valve Repair:

Total recovery from minimally invasive pulmonary artery valve repair takes three to six weeks.

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