Can heart valve replacement be minimally invasive?

Gastrointestinal surgery generally refers to minimally invasive surgery. Heart valve replacement can be performed minimally invasive surgery, but it is not suitable for all patients.

Heart valve replacement surgery can be performed minimally invasive surgery. This surgery is called minimally invasive heart valve replacement. Usually, small incisions and special surgical equipment are used to perform percutaneous aortic valve replacement. This surgery can reduce pain, reduce postoperative complications, and speed up recovery. However, minimally invasive heart valve replacement is not suitable for all cases. If the patient's heart disease is severe, traditional thoracotomy may be required. In addition, factors such as the patient's physical condition and age may also affect the choice of surgical method.