In northern Nevada, Renown Regional Medical Center is the first provider of the da Vinci^® Surgical System for heart care.

The da Vinci Surgical System provides patients with one of the most effective, least invasive treatment alternatives for complex cardiothoracic procedures (surgical treatment of diseases affecting organs inside the chest) such as mitral valve repair. Benefits include:

"There was no downtime. I recommend this for anyone."              - Richard Stovall, da Vinci                mitral valve repair patient

• Longer life expectancy
• Reduced trauma to the body - faster recovery times that allow patients to return to their daily activities sooner
• Significantly reduced blood loss - less need for blood transfusions
• Smaller incisions - less scarring and faster recovery times
• Lower risk of infection
• Less post-surgery pain and discomfort
• Reduced number of days in the hospital
• Less need for another surgery
• Improved heart function

Consult your doctor to see if a da Vinci mitral valve repair is the right procedure for you. You can also request more information.