I need mitral valve repair and have been talking to 2 different surgions, on ei robotic Dr. Guy and one is open heart, Dr. Girardi. Both are at Weill Cornell ...Read more
I need mitral valve repair and have been talking to 2 different surgions, on ei robotic Dr. Guy and one is open heart, Dr. Girardi. Both are at Weill Cornell and I am looking at the pros and cons of each and trying to decide what to do. Any feedback on robotic surgery? Anyone use Dr. Guy? Any feedback would be appreciated.
Phyllis Petersen I had robotic mitral valve repair at Cleveland Clinic in October, and am very glad I did. The recover ... Read more
Phyllis Petersen I had robotic mitral valve repair at Cleveland Clinic in October, and am very glad I did. The recovery is faster and I had very few issues after. I was cleared to drive a week after leaving the hospital, but was too sore to do so for another couple of weeks. I had an inflammation at one of my "holes," but it just needed normal care and they gave me everything I needed. Good luck with your decision!
Paul C Dr. Girardi repaired my mitral valve last year. Sternectomy at age 54 as I wanted short pump time and ... Read more
Paul C Dr. Girardi repaired my mitral valve last year. Sternectomy at age 54 as I wanted short pump time and proven outcome. It took about 7 weeks to recover and restart exercise. The team at NYP was great.
Cathy Bevan I have decided to do OH with Dr. Girardi My surgery is scheduled for Feb 14. I am very nervous abo ... Read more
Cathy Bevan I have decided to do OH with Dr. Girardi My surgery is scheduled for Feb 14. I am very nervous about this but hoping to put this behind me and feel better and travel.
Phyllis Petersen Everyone is nervous facing heart surgery. We're all here for you.
Kathy Blank Cathy- I am on day 4 post opp from minimally invasive robotic surgery for mitral valve repair. I jour ... Read more
Kathy Blank Cathy- I am on day 4 post opp from minimally invasive robotic surgery for mitral valve repair. I journaled my daily experience post opp and would be happy to answer any questions! I feel like I made the best decision and now enjoying the recovery phase! Got home on day 4 post opp!