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Benefits Of Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery

Include A Smaller Scar, Lower Risk Of Infection And

Shorter Hospital Stay

Open-heart surgery has long been the standard of care for the most advanced approach available. Cleveland Clinic MitraClip
most patients with valve disease. More recently, however, Florida surgeons use a state-of-the-art robotic surgical Mitral valve degenerative disease is often treated with
minimally invasive procedures, such as robotically assisted system that has been approved by the FDA for use in medical therapy. However, patients for whom medical
valve repair, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) many surgical procedures. therapy fails and for whom surgery is too much of a risk may
and the MitraClip procedure, have emerged as safe and Using the robot offers the surgeon a wider range of motion be candidates for less invasive, catheter-based options, such
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effective alternatives for patients with advanced and complex and more precision in employing the surgical instruments, as MitraClip, the first device approved by the FDA to treat
valve disease. along with a more detailed, magnified 3-D view of the high-risk patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation.
There are a variety of minimally invasive approaches to surgical field than in an open procedure. The robotically Cleveland Clinic participated in the COAPT clinical trial
valve repair or replacement, but all offer the same benefits: a assisted technique utilizes incisions that are often less than for MitraClip, which has shown the device provides a
smaller scar, lower risk of infection, less bleeding and trauma, 2 inches – smaller than the incisions used for conventional tremendous benefit and improvement in survival and quality
a shorter hospital stay and a shorter recovery period. minimally invasive surgery (about 3 to 4 inches). of life when used in patients with reduced heart function.
Robotically Assisted Valve Repair Transcatheter Valve Replacement (TAVR) Not all patients are candidates for minimally invasive
For people who need a mitral valve repair, studies Open procedure valve replacement has been the treatment for structural heart or valve disease. Cleveland
have shown that robotic surgery may be better than other standard of care for most patients with aortic stenosis. Clinic Florida’s multidisciplinary team evaluates each
minimally invasive approaches for many reasons – it is However, in recent years the minimally invasive patient for the appropriate solution to their structural
associated with less bleeding, trauma, chance of infection, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure heart disease or valve problems.
and need for blood products. has revolutionized management of this condition. It is To schedule an appointment with a Cleveland
Cleveland Clinic Florida is one of the few centers now a treatment option for some patients with severe Clinic Florida specialist, call (877) 463-2010 or visit
in the country offering a robot-assisted approach to aortic stenosis who are too ill to have traditional open- ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/Access.
minimally invasive valve repair or replacement, which is heart surgery to replace the aortic valve.
Council Corner:

Welcome Back And Welcome … To Boca Raton

By Marc Wigder, to see real results sooner than anticipated. What is coming These efforts include focusing on creating more protected
Boca Raton Council first? Better lighting and more clearly defined crosswalks, bike lanes, safe routes to schools, and trails to safely enjoy – all
Member & CRA Chair bicycle lanes, flashing beacons and better signage on the way laudable goals worthy of planning and investment. They also
It is with great honor to a safer and less congested Boca Raton. symbolize why Boca Raton is such a great place to live, work
that I serve as your Council We were happy to host Palm Beach County Commissioner and play – our most important priority that our talented citizens,
Member and Community Marci Woodward when she attended one of our recent meetings volunteers, staff and Council consider every day as we work to
Redevelopment Agency to express the county’s willingness to work with the city on make Boca even better.
Chair. Although the summer improving the county maintained portion of Palmetto Park We’re so excited about all the great things happening in
is still very much with us, the Road east of the Intracoastal, and we are thankful for her efforts Boca Raton. It’s not only how we sustain our city, but also how
“fall semester” has already and this important support. That is the kind of cooperation and we enhance it. As you can imagine, there’s a lot of homework
begun welcoming students collaboration that our residents and businesses expect, and we to do and fall has started. And there are so many important
to schools in Palm Beach will keep delivering. considerations it is simply impossible to list them all here. Please
County. For many families and students it means a transition In Boca Raton we are also blessed to have many citizen visit myboca.us to learn more about the agendas for previous and
into the “back to school” mentality, and for a number of volunteers involved in so many ways, which includes our future council meetings, our city government, our city services,
families it’s a very new feeling because they may be new advisory boards and committees, who are also hard at work to our boards, our events calendar and truly everything Boca. Also
to Boca Raton and South Florida. To those new families, improve our city. Among many, one notable and recent effort dear visit DowntownBoca.Org to learn about the downtown district
welcome – we are happy you are here. to my heart is the Pedestrian and Bikeway Advisory Board, which and all the special events and locations in our vibrant downtown.
Whether you have lived in Boca Raton for many years or are I was fortunate to be a member of for many years. Together with As always, please don’t hesitate to call me at (561) 334-9709
brand new to the area, there is so much to enjoy and learn about city staff, this committee focuses on suggesting improvements to or contact me at mwigder@myboca.us with any questions,
in our wonderful city. We are very fortunate to have talented the city’s “bikeability,” connectivity and walkability to improve comments and your ideas to make this great city even better.
city staff in our different departments to help you with your our shared use trails, like the awesome El Rio Trail, and analyze Don’t forget to be alert to our weather and important news, and
needs regarding municipal services, parks and recreation, robust conflict points and data to reduce accidents. welcome back!
entertainment and cultural options throughout our maturing
downtown and throughout the city. And the Boca Raton Chamber
of Commerce can help you start or relocate your business to
our community. We welcome your ideas, investment and your
entrepreneurial spirit!
Upcoming C.R.A. and Council agendas and meetings
will also reflect this “back to school” thought process as we
work with Mayor Singer to explore innovative initiatives and
potential capital improvement projects focused on improving
our infrastructure, not only of downtown but our whole town.
In the Council’s strategic planning session in the late spring,
one of the top priorities identified is to reduce congestion by Scott Cohen is Here to Help!
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