In Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery, small incisions are made in the side of your chest, as an alternative to open-heart surgery. Potential benefits of minimally invasive heart surgery compared with open-heart surgery may include: • Less blood loss • Lower risk of infection • Reduced trauma and pain • Shorter time in the hospital, faster recovery and quicker return to normal activities • Smaller, less noticeable scars #MinimallyInvasiveHeartSurgery #StateOfTheArt #NICVD | National Institute of C

Open Heart vs. Minimally Invasive Surgery: What’s the Difference? 🫀 Cardiac surgeon Dr. Michael Argenziano is back to explain the key distinction between these two surgical approaches. Open heart surgery involves opening the heart itself, especially for things like valve repairs. This doesn’t always mean we have to open the entire chest! Now with advanced techniques, many procedures can be done with minimally invasive approaches—smaller incisions, less trauma, and faster recovery. Dr. Argenzian

Patients at Mayo Clinic are benefiting from innovative minimally invasive heart surgery to repair heart valves. | Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic experts use minimally invasive surgery to repair heart valves. | Mayo Clinic