by T. Sloane Guy, MD | Aug 4, 2019
This is difficult to predict. I can say that in patients who have an uncomplicated course, a return to work within 2 weeks is entirely possible depending on your job. Some have returned to work even early. However, some patients need up to 6 weeks to recover. It all... by T. Sloane Guy, MD | Aug 4, 2019
Yes! Although these procedures are very minimally invasive, they are still a big operation and we don’t want you to be uncomfortable. Essentially, you have the day off to sleep while we do all the work! General anesthesia has become safer and safer and we have a... by T. Sloane Guy, MD | Aug 4, 2019
The length of the operation varies. The actual procedure itself that I perform is about 3 hours. There is a lot of work done prior to me coming in the room to start the procedure and afterwards. The general schedule for robotic mitral valve surgery is this: 1. 6:00 AM... by T. Sloane Guy, MD | Aug 4, 2019
The short answer is a lot! These procedures require a fairly large team including a surgeon (me), an anesthesiologist, a perfusionist (to run the heart-lung machine), a scrub nurse to assist, and a circulating nurse to help support the team. Additionally, we will... by T. Sloane Guy, MD | Aug 4, 2019
The short answer is nothing. Scarring is different in different patients. Keeping the wounds clean with soap and water will help prevent infections which can lead to increased scarring. We recommend showering daily immediately after arriving home but no bath tub for a... 
