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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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David Alejandro posted a photo

10 years ago (April 27, 2016)

My Smiling Scars Selfie: Mitral Valve Repaired, 5 small incisions. Feeling great, thank Jesus!

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Emily Rowley

They are healing up good. Which incision did your Surgeon go into to repair your Mitral Valve. I've had mine repaired but full sternum.

Anonymous

My surgeon is going to go minimally invasive but not using the robot.

Barry Kanick

Congratulations David!!! ,,,,,,So then this is actually a successful robotic procedure & I would be curious to know as to where you have actually had this done??? ,,,,,,,Barry

Petey Bello

Awesome David - they healed well. I had a mini thoracotomy mitral repair & I have a 4 1/2" across the top of my breast plus all the other lil ones (not to forget the 4" scare in my groin). Not complaining - just jealous - lol .... I'm am... Read more.

David Alejandro posted an update

10 years ago (March 26, 2016)

I thought I share this video illustrating the procedure I went through @ Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati Ohio. The LEAR Technique, or Robotic Assisted Minimal Invasive Mitral Valve repair video is from St. Joseph's Hospital Atlanta GA. Contains operation graphics. Do not watch after eating... LOL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIJYlmV7ZOI&app=desktop

Heart Surgery Through Tiny Holes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIJYlmV7ZOI

Dr. Doug Murphy gives an introduction to the LEAR Technique that his team has pioneered at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta, Ga.

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Richard Puckett

This is amazing. I will be having a mitral valve repair done very soon. I have a partially blocked LAD artery that needs to be repaired at the same time. I was initially told that the two repairs couldn't be done with the robotic assisted approach. I wonder if anybody... Read more.

Lenore Mitchell

Not certain about robotic approach, but the LAD is a coronary artery and is on the surface of the heart whereas the valve is inside. Just go to the best hospital and best doc you can and you'll be fine.

David Alejandro posted a photo

10 years ago (March 26, 2016)

Six days after Minimal invasive Robot Mitral Valve repair - Going home! Standing by my "new buddy" the Davinci Robot :) Thank you Dr. J. Michael Smith and the whole team at Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati Ohio!

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Petey Bello

Congratulations David for making it through a successful surgery!!! Best to you in your recovery!

Patti Talbot

How is your pain? I'm going minimally invasive, just not robotically. Glad to hear you are doing so well!

David Alejandro

Believe it, I only have the expected pain on the incisions on my right rib area. 5 Small incisions for the tools to go through between the ribs.. No rib pain either. Amazing! Thank God for allowing man to develop such technology, and it will only continue to improve. I... Read more.

Anonymous

WOW!

Tracy Simmons

That is so cool that you got your picture taken by the robotic machine. Best of luck in your recovery - you look like you're already well on your way.

Kate Watson

Cool picture! Congrats on your successful surgery. You look great!

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