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Which is a good hospital to have a surgery of the mitral valve with a minimally invasive method?
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See below: Cleveland clinic has an excellent reputation in cardiac surgery.
Answered 9/9/2013
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Several options: There are many excellent surgeons doing minimally invasive mitral valve surgery both with and without the davinci robotic system. Finding the right surgeon that you feel comfortable with and trust is more important than the specific hospital.
Answered 9/19/2013
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