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I had the aortic valve replaced with a mechanical and the mitral valve repaired with the between the ribs procedure. This was 3 and 1/2 years ago. I was in the same situation as knotguilty and had no other issues that would have prevented this. Had no recovery issues and am glad I didn't have to...

I had the "between the ribs" surgery in August of 2012. I had a mechanical aortic valve installed and a mitral valve repaired through a 6 inch incision. I was told that the hospital stay would be the same as with a sternum mini or full incision. Once I was home after 5 days in hospital, the...

I had my mitral valve repaired and my aortic valve replaced in Aug. 2012. I have an On-X mechanical aortic valve and the mitral repair includes an Annuloplasty ring. No problems so far.

I had what my Dr. called minimally invasive surgery to replace my aortic valve and repair my mitral valve. I find that what he did was a right thoracotamy or Minimal Incision surgery for AVR and MVR. I had a 6 inch incision between the ribs. I figure the length is a bit long because of working...

I had this procedure for an Aortic valve replacement and a Mitral valve repair. The surgeon called it minimally invasive but now I see it is called a thoracotomy or Minimal Incision for AVR and/or MVR. I don't remember any pain in the area of the incision after leaving the hospital. Stopped...

Hi: Two years since my surgery and On-X valve installation. At first the valve noise was quite loud when I laying down trying to sleep. I had to lay on my side with my arms in a certain position to lessen the sound. Didn't hear it much at other times. Now at 2 years plus, I either don't hear it...

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Hi I had a minimally invasive surgery 2 years ago go in between the ribs instead of splitting the breast bone). Dr did a replacement of the aortic valve with an mechanical valve and a mitral valve repair all through a 6 inch slice between the ribs. Hospital stay is the same as any open heart...

I had the minimally invasive surgery where they cut between the ribs in your upper chest. Mine is about 6 inches long. The Doctor said that he would do this as long as there wasn't other issues to work on such as bypass surgery, etc. He said that even tho it will still be open heart surgery...

I had the minimally invasive surgery about a year ago. I had a 6 inch incision upper chest where they went in between the ribs. Replaced the aortic valve and repaired the mitral. Once I was home after the 5 day hospital stay, recovery went great. I am very happy that there was no splitting of...

Here is a description of the minimally invasive surgery that was done on me. I ended up with a 6 inch incision in my upper right chest. I was told by the Dr. that as long as there were no other things needed he would do this type of incision. If bypass surgery was also needed, he would do the...

I had minimally invasive surgery last August. The surgeon said that as long as he didn't have to do any bypass surgery or any such thing, he could do minimally invasive surgery. He explained that he would cut a small cut off to the side of the sternum between the ribs. He would do the surgery...

I had my surgery at Mayo in Eau Claire, WI. So far I can only say good things about the Drs. and nursing staff. Mike

I am 9 months this side of getting an ON-X valve. The first few weeks there was enough going on that the valve noise wasn't very noticeable. After the first month or so I had to lie on my side with arms and legs in certain positions so I wouldn't hear the valve. Now I don't notice it at all...

I was reading up on this trans cath valve replacements and it seems that this procedure is being used where the natural "bad" valve is in place. The replacement is placed "inside" the existing valve, explanded to force the valve open, and is held in place by being inside the old valve. I was...

I had the minimally invasive surgery on August 14th, 2012. I received the ON-X valve to replace my bicuspid aortic valve. At the same time they repaired the mitral valve. The incision was about 5 inches long on my upper right chest area going in between the ribs. From what I understand the...

Hi: On August 14th of this year I had minimally invasive heart valve surgery at Mayo in Eau Claire, WI. I had the bicuspid aortic valve replaced with a mechanical valve and the mitral valve repaired. My incision was about 5 inches long and is where you describe yours. Going in between the...

Hi I had a bicuspid aortic valve and a mitral valve in need of repair. Surgery was August 14th. Went through all the tests before hand. I was in good health with little or no symptoms before surgery. The surgeon was checking to make sure that all checked out so he could do a minimally...

No. I have a 4 inch long scar on my upper right chest. It starts just out from the armpit and runs above the nipple. From what they told me afterward, they tied me up somehow in a position so they could work. My right bicep and upper arm was numb or tingly for weeks afterward. They said...

Tomorrow will be 2 months after having my operation. They replaced my aortic valve with an On-x mechanical valve and repaired the mitral valve. This was done with minimally invasive surgery. I went into this surgery with the knowledge that it was needed but not wanting to know allot of...