An atrial septal defect (ASD) is an abnormal opening in
the wall that separates the atria, or upper chambers of the
heart. This opening, which is present in fetal hearts, normally
closes after birth. Many people with an ASD experience no
symptoms until they reach their 40s. If surgery is necessary,
ASDs can be repaired by sewing the hole closed or by securing
a patch over the opening. The da Vinci® S Surgical
System enables surgeons to correct ASDs with small incisions
between the ribs, instead of using the traditional “open
chest” surgery. This significantly reduces pain and
scarring, the risk of infection and patient recovery time.
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