Mitral valve surgery FINAL REV
The SSM Heart Institute features the advanced da Vinci Robotic Surgery system that can benefit patients requiring mitral valve repair surgery.
Nationally recognized cardiothoracic surgeon David Theodoro, MD, is among the few heart surgeons in the Midwest to perform minimally invasive mitral valve repair surgery using the advanced robotic-assisted technique. The da Vinci enhances his ability to perform the most complex procedures through a few small incisions.
The da Vinci allows Dr. Theodoro to tie knots and reshape the valve with greater precision than ever. The technology also improves on the previous minimally invasive technique by dramatically increasing visualization within the heart.
The da Vinci Surgical System can help surgeons avoid mitral valve replacement. A repair can provide many significant advantages as compared with mitral valve replacement, including:
- no need for life-long blood thinners
- reduced risk of surgical complications
- a higher long-term survival rate
- improved heart function
The da Vinci Surgical System can also:
- reduce risk of infection
- decrease blood loss
- speed recovery
Call 314-647-8269 for more information about robotic-assisted surgery.
The SSM Heart Institute offers a 2nd Opinion Heart Valve program that offers patients the chance to meet with an expert surgeon to evaluate the best options for heart valve treatment.
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