Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery: Conversion from Minimally-Invasive to Sternotomy with Dr. Kevin Hodges

Can excessive bleeding or other complications cause a minimally-invasive robotic mitral valve surgery to be converted to a sternotomy? This is a common concern for patients undergoing robotic-assisted mitral valve procedures. To provide expert insights, we spoke with Dr. Kevin Hodges, a leading minimally-invasive and robotic surgeon at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute in Chicago, Illinois. (Video posted on April 22, 2025)