For patients requiring heart valve surgery, one of the most successful programs is at the Geisinger Heart Institute. Our valve surgery program is recognized for treating a high percentage of patients with complex valve problems.

Valve Replacement

Sometimes, it’s necessary to remove poorly functioning valves and replace them with either a mechanical or tissue valve.  In these cases, our physicians provide the most effective options that minimize risk and discomfort. 

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Valve Repair

Although it’s more complex and challenging than valve replacement, valve repair provides a far better outcome and lower risk for the patient. That’s why valve repair accounts for more than 80% of mitral valve operations performed at the Geisinger Heart Institute; the national average is 30%.

And, when appropriate, we offer minimally invasive options that have yielded excellent results for our valve surgery patients.

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