Top 3 Misconceptions About Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery

What are the biggest misconceptions about robotic mitral valve surgery? Many patients are curious (and often confused) about the robot-assisted approach to minimally-invasive mitral valve surgery. To provide expert insights, we spoke with Dr. Arnar Geirsson, Director of the Surgical Heart Valve Program at NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City, New York. With over 500 robotic mitral valve surgeries performed, Dr. Geirsson is an expert in robotic mitral valve surgery. (Video posted on June 24, 2025)