Key result
Neochordae complement resectional methods to maximize durable robotic repair of posterior mitral leaflet prolapse.
Why the study?
Neochordae provide an essential complementary tool to resectional techniques to maximize repair rates in mitral valve repair.
Neochordae can be adapted for robotic approaches as a complementary tool to maximize repair rates in posterior mitral leaflet prolapse.
May facilitate higher robotic mitral repair rates; leaves open need for comparative durability data.
Resectional and non-resectional techniques are both well established in mitral valve repair. While we generally prefer resectional methods when feasible, neochordae represent an essential complementary tool to maximize repair rates. Herein, we present our adaptation for the robotic approach and highlight key principles for using neochordae to achieve durable repair.
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Cullen et al. (2026) studied this question. Neochordae represent an essential complementary tool to resectional methods for maximizing repair rates and achieving durable robotic repair of posterior mitral leaflet prolapse.
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