A Double Valve Replacement involves the replacement of both the mitral and the aortic valve. This type of surgery is not common and the mortality rate is a little higher. Double Valve Replacement involves the opening of the chest and the heart to remove the damaged valve. In some cases, the valve can be replaced through a small incision near the breastbone or under the right chest. The surgery is done with the minimally invasive method to reduce the length of hospital stay and ensure discomfort of the patients. Heart and chest surgeons at VPS Rockland are adept to diagnose the conditions of the lungs, heart, and chest. The Cardiac Surgery surgeons at the hospital perform a large number of Double Valve Replacement surgeries each year, including several complex surgical procedures across all units.