title: Robotic surgery is the optimal approach for mitral surgery.
abstract: This report presented an overview of the patient selection, technical considerations and clinical evidence for robotic mitral valve surgery. A review of comparative outcomes to medical therapy, sternotomy approach, and the MitraClip device suggested that robotic mitral valve surgery is safe and effective in specialized centres. Potential benefits include a reliable and durable repair, with reduced perioperative morbidity and improved quality of life. Future studies should aim to delineate mid- and long-term clinical and echocardiographic outcomes following robotic mitral valve repair compared to the conventional sternotomy approach.
authors.affiliation: Collaborative Research Group, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia; ; University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cao
authors.affiliation: Collaborative Research Group, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.
authors.forename: Ashleigh L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Clark
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, USA.
authors.forename: Rakesh M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Suri
keywords: Mitral valve; repair; robotic