Is repair of mitral valve a major operation?

Mitral valve repair is a major surgery.

If the patient has mitral stenosis, mitral valve repair is usually minimally invasive surgery. Balloon dilatation is performed at the site of stenosis, generally not major surgery. However, if the patient has severe mitral valve insufficiency, mitral valve replacement is required. The surgery requires general anesthesia, thoracotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass. The operation time is long, and the recovery from major trauma is slow.

It is recommended that the patient who needs mitral valve repair adjust his mentality and actively cooperate with the doctor to control the development of the disease.