During minimally invasive tricuspid 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
tricuspid valve repair
- Tricuspid
valve repair
- Heart surgery
Conditions
Treated with Minimally Invasive Tricuspid Valve Repair:
Minimally invasive tricuspid valve repair may be
performed in cases of tricuspid valve disease, congenital tricuspid valve
disorder and a tricuspid valve that has been damaged due to rheumatic fever or
a bacterial infection.
There are no comparable non-surgical alternatives to
minimally invasive tricuspid valve repair. Surgical alternatives to minimally
invasive tricuspid valve repair include traditional tricuspid valve repair,
beating heart tricuspid valve repair and robotically assisted tricuspid valve
repair.
Anesthesia
with Minimally Invasive Tricuspid Valve Repair:
Minimally invasive tricuspid 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 Tricuspid Valve Repair:
Possible risks following minimally invasive
tricuspid valve repair include infection, bleeding, heart attack, blood clots,
minimal scarring and a negative reaction to the anesthesia.
Prognosis
after Minimally Invasive Tricuspid Valve Repair:
The prognosis for a positive end result following
minimally invasive tricuspid valve repair is very good.
Recovery
from Minimally Invasive Tricuspid Valve Repair:
Total recovery from minimally invasive tricuspid
valve repair takes three to six weeks.
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