We ’ re redefining heart surgery four tiny incisions at a time

Traditionally , open heart surgery required surgeons to crack your chest open , leaving you with an eight-to-eleven-inch scar .

But today , UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute is revolutionizing new minimally-invasive techniques , including robotic surgeries , that can be performed through four tiny incisions , which means less pain , faster recovery , and improved outcomes . *

See if minimally-invasive robotic heart surgery is right for you or your loved one . And trust the nationally ranked experts at UPMC .

Your heart care matters . Schedule an appointment today at UPMC . com / Heart

* Not every patient is a candidate for minimally-invasive heart surgery .