MINIMALLY INVASIVE MITRAL VALVE REPAIR

In case of mitral valve regurgitation, repair is generally considered a better alternative than the valve replacement. This pages content discusses the methods of heart valve surgery, with emphasis on the advantages of minimally invasive mitral valve heart surgery in Indian cardiac surgery centers.

Minimally invasive mitral valve repair is performed through a two-inch keyhole incision on the side of the chest. The port access technique is a step ahead in that the incision is even smaller and the whole operation is video-directed, whereas in non-port access minimally invasive mitral valve surgery, the operation is done by direct vision.The minimally invasive approaches avoid an incision in the breastbone (sternotomy) and have several benefits like:

• Less pain
• Shorter stay in hospital. Hence, patients return to work and everyday activity sooner after surgery.
• Less bleeding
• Fewer chances of infection as the incision is smaller; and
• Cosmetic benefits

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MINIMALLY INVASIVE MITRAL VALVE REPAIR
In case of mitral valve regurgitation, repair is generally considered a better alternative than the valve replacement. This pages content discusses the methods of heart valve surgery, with emphasis on the advantages of minimally invasive mitral valve heart surgery in Indian cardiac surgery centers. Minimally invasive mitral valve repair is performed through a two-inch keyhole incision on the side of the chest. The port access technique is a step ahead in that the incision is even smaller and the whole operation is video-directed, whereas in non-port access minimally invasive mitral valve surgery, the operation is done by direct vision.The minimally invasive approaches avoid an incision in the breastbone (sternotomy) and have several benefits like: • Less pain • Shorter stay in hospital. Hence, patients return to work and everyday activity sooner after surgery. • Less bleeding • Fewer chances of infection as the incision is smaller; and • Cosmetic benefits View

MINIMALLY INVASIVE MITRAL VALVE REPAIR

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MITRAL VALVE REPLACEMENT
The conventional way of mitral or left atrioventricular valve surgery was to replace the valve. • MECHANICAL VALVES are created from manmade materials. Though these valves last long, patients are required to take anti-coagulant medication to prevent blood clots on or around the valve. • BIOLOGICAL (TISSUE) VALVES are taken from pig, cow, or human donors. Biological valves don’t last as long as mechanical valves. However, when biological valves are used, long-term therapy with anticoagulant medication often isn’t necessary. View

MITRAL VALVE REPLACEMENT

The conventional way of mitral or left atrioventricular valve surgery was to replace the valve.

• MECHANICAL VALVES are created from manmade materials. Though these valves last long, patients are required to take anti-coagulant medication to prevent blood clots on or around the valve.

• BIOLOGICAL (TISSUE) VALVES are taken from pig, cow, or human donors. Biological valves don’t last as long as mechanical valves. However, when biological valves are used, long-term therapy with anticoagulant medication often isn’t necessary.

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