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Robot-assisted surgery can be utilized for heart valve treatment; however, it still operates under the principles of open-heart surgery, necessitating incisions in the chest. In contrast, the MitraClip procedure is an entirely catheter-based approach performed via angiographic access. This minimally invasive technique does not require any chest incisions, with access typically gained through a vein in the groin. The standard method for mitral valve repair is traditionally performed through open-heart surgery. While MitraClip (the name of a small, clip-like device) is a viable option, it is currently considered a newer or less conventional method compared to established surgical repairs. The mitral valve consists of anterior and posterior leaflets. The MitraClip procedure involves advancing a catheter through a vein in the groin, navigating it through the large abdominal veins, and into the heart.