does anyone have information on or first hand experience with a redo mitral valve surgery when the first surgery was done with robotic assistance and the second ...Read more
does anyone have information on or first hand experience with a redo mitral valve surgery when the first surgery was done with robotic assistance and the second with a mini thoracotomy?
I am getting a difference of opinion from surgeons some of whom say a redo can only be done safely via a standard sternotomy, due to scar tissue obstructing the passage to the heart through port access, and others who say it can be done via a port access even though the 1st surgery was also port access. I need this surgery soon and would appreciate any input Thanks, Doug