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For the first time ever, doctors have successfully replaced a heart valve through a small incision in the neck using robotic assistance, eliminating the need for a traditional open-chest surgery. (consultqd.clevelandclinic.org)
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[–] ogmios@sh.itjust.works 7 points 6 days ago

That's quite interesting, and I wonder how similar it is to another technique I know of. My grandmother had heart surgery where they went in through a small incision near the waist. It's a really incredible technique, and while they were cautiously optimistic that she would live for another couple years, she actually ended up living quite a bit longer with greatly improved health!