How does minimally invasive cardiac surgery differ? The surgeon makes many small incisions between the ribs instead of one major incision and severing the breastbone in the least invasive method. The surgeon can perform the treatment with precision using a sophisticated surgical device with a camera and other surgical equipment. While minimally invasive cardiac surgery is available to most patients, only you and your surgeon can determine which approach is best for your situation. The following procedures can benefit from minimally invasive cardiac surgery: • Aortic valve repair • Mitral valve replacement • Ventricular assist device • Aortic valve repair • Tricuspid valve repair • Coronary bypass • Atrial septal repair 5 key benefits of minimally invasive cardiac surgery There is less pain. Because open-heart surgery necessitates a big incision and the fracturing of the breastbone, health-care providers place a high priority on postoperative pain and discomfort managem