Title: Minimally invasive aortic valve surgery: A comparison of approaches
Abstract: Objective: The small incisions of minimally invasive surgery have the proposed benefits of less surgical trauma, less pain, and an improved cosmetic outcome; all of which correspond to a faster postoperative recovery. Opponents claim smaller incisions lead to poor exposure, making the operation longer, more difficult and dangerous. Here, we report our experience performing minimally invasive aortic valve replacements, via a minimally invasive anterior thoracotomy or mini-sternotomy approach, in comparison to conventional sternotomy.
Publication Year: 2014
Publication Date: 2014-05-09
Language: en
Type: article
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