Surgeon Q&A: Robotic Mitral Valve Re-Repair: Is It Possible?

Is it possible to use a robot to re-repair a leaking mitral valve? Can patients who need a second mitral surgery still benefit from a minimally-invasive, robotic approach? To answer these important questions, HeartValveSurgery.com founder Adam Pick spoke with Dr. Marc Gillinov, Chairman of Cardiac Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. In this video, Dr. Gillinov explains how robotic mitral valve repair works, why recovery can be easier for the right patients, and when a robot can (and cannot) be used for re-repair. (Video posted on December 5, 2025)