Safe, Effective, Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair, Suggested By Study

Minimally invasive, patient-friendly surgical techniques are widespread, but there is little data to prompt the routine use of these techniques in mitral valve surgery, especially in cases where the valve can be repaired. After a six-year study, surgeons conclude that minimally invasive mitral valve repair techniques, through only a two-inch incision in the right side of the chest, are safe, durable and effective.