Heart Valve Innovation: Robotic TAVR Explantation
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: March 23, 2026
In case you missed it… The world’s first robotic TAVR explantation procedure was just performed by Dr. Vinay Badhwar at WVU Heart and Vascular Institute. Watch this video interview with Dr. Badhwar to discover how this groundbreaking innovation may redefine the approach to complex TAVR explants and aortic valve reoperations.
Many thanks to Dr. Vinay Badhwar and his team for educating our patient community about robotic TAVR explants!
Related Links:
- TAVR Explants and the Lifetime Management of Aortic Stenosis
- Hannah’s TAVR Explant: From Palliative Care to Life-Saving Miracle
Keep on tickin!
Adam
Written by Adam Pick
- Patient & Website Founder
