Carpentier Technique

The Carpentier Technique is a method used in heart valve surgery, mainly for repairing the mitral valve when it's damaged or leaky. It involves reshaping and stabilizing the valve's supporting structures to restore proper function. The surgeon carefully reshapes the valve's tissues, often reinforcing them with special patches or rings, to ensure it opens and closes correctly. This approach aims to preserve the patient's own valve, maintain normal blood flow, and reduce the need for artificial valve replacements, leading to better long-term outcomes and fewer complications.