Surgeon Q&A: Can Minimally-Invasive Robotic Surgery Treat Barlow's Mitral Valve Disease?

Can patients with Barlow’s mitral valve disease benefit from robotic-assisted surgery? Dr. Ibrahim Sultan, Chief of Cardiac Surgery at UPMC, explains how minimally invasive mitral valve repair works, who qualifies, and why patients, like the one in this real patient question, may be excellent candidates for this safe and effective procedure. (Video posted on August 5, 2025)