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Less invasive and more precise A commitment by Calgary Health Foundation to fundraise $3.5 million to establish the Mitral Valve Interventions Program brings new, minimally invasive options to patients who once required traditional open-heart surgery. By supporting advanced heart-valve technologies, donors are helping surgeons reduce surgical trauma, shorten recovery times, and improve outcomes for patients with complex heart conditions.
MitraClip ™ is used to repair leaking mitral valves without open-heart surgery
At Rockyview General Hospital, donor investment brought Calgary’s first surgical robot, the da Vinci, into the operating room in 2010. This technology enables surgeons to perform delicate and complex procedures with enhanced precision and control. For patients undergoing difficult surgeries, robotic- assisted procedures result in fewer complications, smaller incisions, and faster recovery. Donors also funded Alberta’s first Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) program at Rockyview General Hospital, a minimally invasive treatment for enlarged prostates. Using a laser to remove overgrown tissue through the urethra, the procedure requires no external incision and carries lower risk than many traditional surgical approaches. As demand for this effective treatment has grown, donor support in 2025 enabled the purchase of a second laser, ensuring more patients can access timely care and avoid prolonged discomfort or complications.
A surgeon using the da Vinci surgical system Copyright © 2026 Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
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