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Who is a candidate for minimally invasive valve surgery?

What are the advantages of a minimally invasive operation?

What are the disadvantages?

What are the complications seen with procedure?

Is there any special preparation required for a minimally invasive procedure?

What other procedures can be performed via a minimally invasive approach?

Can the mitral valve be repaired with a minimally invasive procedure?

What type of valve pathology is not adequate for this procedure?

How is the minimally invasive procedure performed?

Does the heart lung machine need to be used?

How long is the hospital stay?

How often does atrial fibrillation occur?