Robotic mitral surgery at East Carolina University: a 6 year experience

Robotic mitral valve repair using the da Vinci™ telemanupilation system has become the standard of care at many centres worldwide. We perform the first robotic MV repair in the United States in the year 2000. This article reviews our 6 year experience and current technique of robotic MV repair as well as future trends in the field.

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