Joel Dunning from CTSNet talks with Marc Gillinov, cardiac surgeon and Surgical Director of the Center for Atrial Fibrillation at Cleveland Clinic. In this interview, Mr. Dunning and Dr. Gillinov discuss mitral valve repair through minimally invasive and robotic techniques. Dr. Gillinov details his techniques for mitral valve repair, from the placement of the incision to resection and closure. Dr. Gillinov stresses the importance of customizing techniques and approaches to each individual patient. He also discusses his use of the PleuraFlow System (24:15) and states that “It’s simple, it’s intuitive, and it’s just another thing to make it (cardiac surgery) safer.”

 

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