Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery is a surgery where the mitral valve in the heart is replaced or repaired.  As a Tampa heart valve surgeon, Dr. Mikhail performs the heart surgery through a small incision on the right side of the chest.

With any surgery, there are benefits and risks. The best option for most patients with mitral valve disease is surgery, as medications cannot repair the valve.

When you and the doctor have come to the decision that mitral valve surgery is the way to go, the doctor will detail you on what to expect before, during, and after surgery.