Question About Minimally Invasive Surgery

[Shawneegirl]

My cousin just had OHS for a mitral valve repair. He says you cannot have any type of surgery other then open heart since its the mitral valve. Can anyone tell me if this is true. I have also had two drs. tell me different things. One says you can the other you can't. I am confused.

 

[lb151]

Its open heart surgery no matter which way you go in. I have had minimally invasive surgery for both a mitral valve reapir and a replacement.

 

[Adrienne]

There are several members here that have had minimally invasive surgery for a mitral valve repair. They go through the right side through the ribs rather than cut open the sternum.

 

[debster913]

I'm living proof that minimally invasive surgery for mitral valve repair is possible. I had surgery almost three years ago, and the surgeon did the incision directly under my right breast.

 

[Simon Booker]

Yes , it should be possible to arrange a Miminally Invasive procedure for an MVR. See other post on this forum about minimally invasive surgery. In short, minimally invasive procedures are an option for most VR's, although Aortic is possibly an exception. Good luck!

 

[marie]

Yes , it should be possible to arrange a Miminally Invasive procedure for an MVR. See other post on this forum about minimally invasive surgery. In short, minimally invasive procedures are an option for most VR's, although Aortic is possibly an exception. Good luck!

I had an aortic valve replacement nearly a year ago and it was done minimally invasive.

 

[DebbyA]

Its open heart surgery no matter which way you go in. I have had minimally invasive surgery for both a mitral valve reapir and a replacement.

That is the answer to your question.

They have to cut into the heart to get to any valve, so it's OHS.

The terminology is confusing. "Minimally invasive" can have several meanings. If you are facing surgery, get your surgeon to describe exactly what and where your incision will be, and what is the risk of nerve or muscle damage compared to traditional sternotomy.

 

[Shawneegirl]

Thank you all soooooooo much. That clears it up
Bobbie

 

[Lynlw]

Thank you all soooooooo much. That clears it up
Bobbie

Maybe they were talking about not being able to do it by cath yet? since as far as I know they are only doing those with aortic and pulm valves so far?