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Taking the open-heart out of surgery. Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is the only center in the Pittsburgh region using the da Vinci® Surgical System to off er robotic mitral valve surgery. This minimally invasive alternative to conventional open-heart surgery can take on even the most complex procedures, all without opening a patient’s chest. #LivingProof of Innovation. Only in the Pittsburgh region What does this mean for you? to perform minimally invasive mitral valve repairs using da Vinci robotic technology. Shorter recovery times Less time spent in the hospital and intensive care Faster return to independence and lifestyle AHN’s expert teams of determined doctors, researchers, and nurses bring the latest innovations and advancements to western Pennsylvania. da Vinci robotic technology