A Mother's Heart: Maria's Robotic Cardiac Surgery
“I was told I'd need open-heart surgery with a 12-inch scar. In China, they repaired my valve through three tiny incisions using a robot.”
— Maria S., Philippines
Condition
Mitral Valve Prolapse
The Challenge
Maria, a 38-year-old teacher from Manila, had been living with increasingly severe mitral valve prolapse. Her cardiologist recommended open-heart surgery, but the long recovery time and cost in Singapore were prohibitive for a single mother of two.
The MediPath Solution
After a remote evaluation, MediPath China's cardiac team recommended robotic-assisted mitral valve repair — a minimally invasive approach that would dramatically reduce recovery time.
The Procedure
Maria's surgery was performed using the Da Vinci surgical system through three small incisions. The entire procedure took four hours, and Maria was sitting up in bed the next morning.
Recovery
Maria was discharged from the hospital after just five days — compared to the 10-14 days typical for open-heart surgery. She returned to the Philippines two weeks after her surgery and was back in the classroom within six weeks.
Your story could begin here
Request a confidential case review to explore your treatment options in China.
Request Case Review