Cardiologists Make History with World’s First Robotic trancatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) Procedures
Cardiologists Make History with World’s First Robotic trancatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) Procedures
As reported by the American Heart Association (AHA) on March 6, 2025.
A groundbreaking milestone in interventional cardiology has been achieved with the world’s first robotic-assisted transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) procedures, performed in Santiago, Chile. This innovation marks a new era in structural heart disease treatment.
Key Highlights:
• Pioneering Achievement: The procedures were successfully conducted at Hospital Clínico Universidad Católica using robotic-enabled technology developed by Capstan Medical, a leading medtech company in California.
• Expert Team: The operations were led by:
• Dr. Gonzalo Martinez, MD, MPhil, Director of the Endovascular Therapy Center at Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.
• Dr. Santiago Garcia, MD, Director of the Structural Heart Program at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.
• Revolutionary Technology:
• Offers unprecedented catheter stability and control for optimal valve positioning.
• Provides a minimally invasive alternative to conventional surgery, expanding treatment options for high-risk patients.
• Patient Outcomes:
• Both patients experienced complete elimination of mitral regurgitation.
• No obstruction in left ventricular outflow tracts.
• Rapid recovery, with patients discharged within days, feeling significantly improved.
A New Era for Structural Heart Interventions
According to Maggie Nixon, CEO of Capstan Medical, this achievement validates years of research and development, positioning robotic-assisted TMVR as a transformative technology in structural heart procedures.
With most robotic-assisted cardiac technologies designed for full surgeries, Capstan’s minimally invasive robotic TMVR stands out, offering a safer, more precise, and more efficient alternative for treating valvular heart disease.
This historic moment signifies a major leap forward in cardiovascular medicine, paving the way for broader adoption of robotic technologies in interventional cardiology.
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