The foramen ovale allows blood to enter the left atrium
from the right atrium in the fetal heart. It usually closes
soon after birth, but in about 25 percent of people, it remains
open. If a surgical repair is necessary, the hole can be patched
or stitched closed. The da Vinci® S Surgical System enables
patients to avoid “open chest” surgery. Instead,
surgeons make small incisions between the ribs. This dramatically
reduces post-operative pain, scarring and patient recovery
time, as well as the risk of infection.
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