Christine Goh
Cardiothoracic surgeon who introduced minimally invasive heart valve surgery in New Zealand and trained in the technique during a fellowship in Sydney, leading the programme at Auckland Hospital.
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Mar 29, 2026 • 10min
The new heart surgery method helping patients recover faster
Lisa Pester, a patient who recovered quickly after minimally invasive tricuspid valve repair. Dr Christine Goh, the cardiothoracic surgeon who introduced this technique in New Zealand. They discuss the minimally invasive procedure and how it differs from traditional open-heart surgery. They cover which valves can be treated, training and team needs, and the faster recovery and system benefits this approach can bring.
