Can mitral valve repair be done without open heart surgery?

A minimally invasive mitral valve replacement is a procedure to replace a poorly working mitral valve with an artificial valve without the need for open heart surgery.

Is mitral valve repair surgery painful?

You will feel tired and sore for the first few weeks after surgery. You may have some brief, sharp pains on either side of your chest. Your chest, shoulders, and upper back may ache. The incision in your chest may be sore or swollen.

Is mitral valve prolapse surgery open heart surgery?

The surgery is called “open” because it uses a traditional larger incision to expose the heart. This incision is larger than the incision used in minimally invasive mitral valve replacement surgery.

How long does it take the heart to heal after mitral valve repair?

You will probably go home 5-7 days after surgery but recovery can take up to three months. Some patients recover quickly and are back to work in 6 weeks.

How long is hospital stay after mitral valve repair?

Typically, you will be in the hospital for 3 to 10 days, depending on how quickly you recover. Many patients are amazed at how much better they feel and how soon they can resume normal activities.

Why would someone need mitral valve repair surgery?

You may need to have your mitral valve repaired or replaced if your condition starts to affect your heart’s ability to pump blood. A doctor may do a procedure that uses a catheter, which is a flexible plastic tube. Your surgeon may make a small cut, or incision, into your chest to guide it in. For others, open-heart surgery is the best option.

What is the recovery period after mitral valve repair?

The normal recovery period for mitral valve surgery is 4 to 8 weeks but it can change according to the type of procedure and development of complications. Until 6 weeks you need rest and you should not lift any heavy object or do activities that can strain your heart.

What are the options for mitral valve surgery?

Invasive mitral valve repair surgery. During invasive surgical treatment of mitral valve prolapse,a cardiac surgeon opens the chest by making an incision down the center of the sternum (breastbone).

How long does mitral valve surgery take?

Group of Surgeons: It must be remembered that mitral valve surgery should be done by professional and experienced group of surgeons for its success. Depending on the damage caused in the mitral valve, the procedure may take around 2 to 4 hours on an average.