Minimally invasive heart surgery is an option for some patients with mitral valve disease. Marc Gillinov, MD, Cleveland Clinic cardiothoracic surgeon, demonstrates a minimally invasive mitral valve surgery taking the right thoracotomy approach. This method leaves a small 6 cm. incision between the ribs on the right side of the chest. To learn more about minimally invasive heart surgery, please visit
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