In robotic mitral valve repair surgery, a doctor removes the part of the mitral valve that doesn't close properly, as shown in the top image. Stitches are used to connect the valve edges together. A ring, called an annuloplasty band, is used to tighten the width of the valve, as shown on the bottom image.
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