The ongoing research and advancements in minimally invasive heart surgery at Inova Heart and Vascular Institute provides incomparable benefits to residents of the mid-Atlantic region and patients from around the world. Our patients can expect less discomfort, faster recovery times and less visible scarring.

Inova Heart and Vascular Institute surgeons currently perform these minimally invasive procedures:

• Heartport+
• Mid-CAB
• Bypass
• Valve repair or replacement
• Atrial septal defect (ASD) repair
• Maze surgical procedure for atrial fibrillation

Benefits of minimally invasive heart surgery include:

• Smaller incisions and less scarring
• Shorter recovery time and less post-operative pain and respiratory problems
• Significantly reduced impact on the body compared to traditional cardiac surgery. The surgeon does not need to spread the ribs or cut the sternum.
• Enhanced viewing of the heart and surrounding organs, thanks to videoscope technology
• Cost effectiveness while upholding the highest standards of advanced cardiac surgery