Top 3 Misconceptions About Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery

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https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - What are the biggest misconceptions about robotic mitral valve surgery? Many patients are curious (and often confused) about the robot-assisted approach to minimally-invasive mitral valve surgery.

To provide expert insights, we spoke with Dr. Arnar Geirsson, Director of the Surgical Heart Valve Program at NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City, New York. With over 500 robotic mitral valve surgeries performed, Dr. Geirsson is an expert in robotic mitral valve surgery.

In this video, Dr. Geirsson discusses:

- Who actually performs the surgery: The surgeon fully controls the robotic system from a special console; the robot is simply a tool that enhances precision.

- How outcomes compare to traditional sternotomy approaches: Robotic mitral valve surgery has proven to be as safe and effective as traditional methods, often with benefits like shorter hospital stays, faster recovery, reduced pain, and fewer post-operative complications.

- Whether robotic surgery is considered "open heart surgery": While robotic mitral valve surgery technically qualifies as open-heart surgery due to the use of a heart-lung machine, it is still minimally invasive, relying on small incisions instead of a large chest opening.

If you would like to schedule an appointment or seek a second opinion with Dr. Arnar Geirsson, please call (516) 550-3187 or visit https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Arnar-Geirsson-New+York-New+York.php.
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