Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery - Without Separating the Breast Bone

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is one of the first hospitals in Palm Beach County offering minimally invasive heart surgery as a treatment option for patients suffering from heart valve disease. Dr. Nishant Patel, Cardiothoracic Surgeon on the medical staff at PBGMC discusses how unlike traditional open heart surgery where the breast bone needs to be surgically separated, minimally invasive valve surgery is performed through a small incision between the ribs. This may offer less pain and scarring, and a faster return to work and activities than the traditional method.