The 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions with Regard to Robotic Heart Surgery

Mayo Clinic cardiac surgeon Joseph Dearani, M.D., discusses the ten most frequently asked questions with regard to robotic heart surgery. For more information on robotic heart surgery or to request an appointment, visit http://mayocl.in/2yj9EHG.

Robotic heart surgery is commonly used in patients with mitral and tricuspid valve disease, atrial septal defect, partial atrioventricular septal defect, arrhythmias, or for coronary bypass grafting. Robotic heart surgery has been shown to be safe and effective and can lessen your time spent in the hospital, and can often be an option for patients who have already undergone a previous cardiac surgery. When considering robotic heart surgery it is important to be informed and make a shared decision with your physician.

Video Content Outline:
• Introduction
• Types of cardiac robotic surgery (0:14)
• Robotic surgery after previous cardiac surgery (0:43)
• Valve repair and valve replacement (1:29)
• Difference between robotic surgery and open heart surgery (1:53)
• Is the robot safe? (2:37)
• Is surgery necessary if there are no symptoms? (3:03)
• How long in hospital and return to work (3:50)
• Cost and insurance coverage (4:30)
• Robotic heart surgery team (5:20)
• How many robotic surgeries have you done (6:27)
• Conclusion (7:11)