Bicuspid Aortic Valve Repair: Can It Last For 15 Years?

In this video, Dr. Ismail El-Hamamsy, Director of Aortic Surgery at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, New York, discusses important 15-year findings for patients who underwent repair of a leaking bicuspid aortic valve instead of valve replacement. He explains how surgeons developed a better understanding of why bicuspid valves leak, refined repair techniques, and improved the process of selecting patients who are most likely to benefit from surgery.

The research found that qualifying patients experienced survival comparable to the general population and well-preserved valve function during the first 15 years after repair. Dr. El-Hamamsy also explains why bicuspid aortic valve repair is a technically demanding operation and why surgeons must determine whether a potential repair is both achievable and likely to remain durable. (Video posted on August 28, 2026)