The first robotic surgery happened in Belgium in 1997. It was considered an expensive novelty met with skepticism. Fast forward 26 years and now it's a standard of care across many medical specialties ...

This breakthrough, which is a first in the Triad, offers a new option for patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation, a ...

A new minimally invasive procedure replaces a damaged heart valve through a small neck incision, potentially allowing patients to recover faster than with traditional open-heart surgery.

Many minimally invasive procedures are available to treat problems with your heart. These procedures can fix issues like malfunctioning valves and blockages in your heart’s arteries. Traditional heart ...

The 4-month-old successfully underwent surgery without any blood transfusion at Seattle Children’s hospital early this year.

The human body has the ability to do remarkable things. During complicated procedures like heart surgery, it does things that ...

Heart surgery may seem daunting, but even experienced surgeons remain amazed by the body's resilience. Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Jeremy London explains how the heart can restart after surgery, how ...

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intuitive (NASDAQ: ISRG), a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery, today announced that ...

PITTSBURGH, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AHN Allegheny General Hospital, Allegheny Health Network's flagship quaternary medical facility, has been recognized among the nation's top adult cardiac ...

When we think of heart surgery, we often think of last-minute, life-saving interventions. Operating on the heart is challenging and complex, so it’s not undertaken lightly. But heart surgery can also ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared non-force feedback instruments used with Intuitive's da Vinci 5 robot in cardiac procedures, the company’s CEO has said. Dave Rosa announced the ...