Minimally Invasive valve repair

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Anyone had the Da Vinci Minimally invasive mitral valve repair?

I 'm looking a having it on the 24th, hopefully if I don't have to much scarring from my radiation theraphy for Hodgkins disease 18 years ago.

If anyone can give me some idea what to expect it would be great.

Thanks,

Donna

 

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How is Da Vinci Minimally invasive mitral valve repair different from a right mini thorocotomy mitral valve repair?

 

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Mimr

Mimr

How is Da Vinci Minimally invasive mitral valve repair different from a right mini thorocotomy mitral valve repair?

Its not it is the mini thorocotomy it is the equipment they use to do the repair