Heart Valve Repair & Replacement
Restoring proper heart valve function through repair or replacement
Overview
Heart valve surgery addresses diseases affecting the four valves of the heart — mitral, aortic, tricuspid, and pulmonary. These valves ensure that blood flows in one direction through the heart. When a valve becomes stenotic (narrowed) or regurgitant (leaky), it forces the heart to work harder and can lead to heart failure if left untreated.
Valve disease can be treated either by repairing the existing valve or replacing it with a new one. Whenever possible, valve repair is preferred over replacement as it preserves the patient's native tissue, avoids the need for lifelong blood thinners (in many cases), and offers excellent long-term outcomes.
Dr. Nisarga has extensive experience in complex valve repair and reconstruction, employing the latest techniques to restore optimal valve function. His approach includes minimally invasive and robotic-assisted options when appropriate.
Key Facts
3–7 days
Typical Hospital Stay
15–20 years
Durability of Valve Repair
Preferred
Repair over Replacement
95%+
Successful Repair Rate
Conditions Treated
Heart Valve Repair & Replacement is used to treat the following conditions
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Leaking of the mitral valve causing backward blood flow
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Narrowing of the mitral valve opening
Aortic Valve Stenosis
Narrowing of the aortic valve, restricting blood flow from the heart
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Leaking of the aortic valve
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Regurgitation or stenosis of the tricuspid valve
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Bulging of the mitral valve leaflets into the left atrium
Infective Endocarditis
Valve infection causing destruction or dysfunction
Symptoms
Patients with conditions requiring Valve Surgery may experience one or more of the following symptoms. It is important to note that some conditions may be asymptomatic in their early stages.
Important: These symptoms can also be caused by other medical conditions. If you experience any of these symptoms, please consult a qualified healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis.
Diagnosis
A thorough diagnostic evaluation is essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning
Treatment Options
The choice of treatment depends on the specific condition, its severity, and individual patient factors
Medical Monitoring
Regular surveillance with echocardiography for mild disease
Medications
Diuretics, vasodilators, and rate control for symptom management
Valve Repair
Surgical reconstruction of the native valve — the preferred approach
Valve Replacement with Biological Valve
Replacement using tissue valve from human, cow, or pig
Valve Replacement with Mechanical Valve
Replacement using a mechanical prosthesis requiring lifelong blood thinners
Transcatheter Valve Procedures
Catheter-based valve replacement or repair for select patients
Surgical Approach
How the procedure is performed by Dr. Nisarga and his team
The surgical approach depends on the valve involved, the nature of the disease, and patient factors.
For mitral valve repair: Dr. Nisarga uses techniques including leaflet resection, chordal replacement, and annuloplasty ring placement.
For aortic valve replacement: The diseased valve is excised and a new biological or mechanical prosthesis is sutured in place.
Robotic or minimally invasive approaches may be used for mitral and tricuspid valve surgery through small chest incisions.
For complex cases involving multiple valves or concomitant bypass surgery, a sternotomy approach is utilised.
Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography is routinely used to assess the quality of repair or replacement before completing the procedure.
Benefits
Why patients and physicians choose Valve Surgery
Recovery & Rehabilitation
What to expect during the recovery period after Valve Surgery
A Word from Dr. Nisarga
Robotic and minimally invasive approaches have revolutionized valve surgery, particularly for mitral and tricuspid valve disease. These techniques allow Dr. Nisarga to perform complex valve repairs through small incisions between the ribs, avoiding sternotomy. This results in less pain, shorter hospital stay, faster recovery, and superior cosmetic outcomes — all while maintaining the same high standards of valve repair quality.
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