Outcomes after Ross procedure in adult patients: A meta ‐analysis and microsimulation

ConclusionsRoss procedure in nonelderly adults is associated with low mortality and low risk of adverse events both at short ‐ and long‐term follow‐up. The surgical community must prioritize a large, expertize‐based randomized controlled trial to definitively address the risks and benefits of the Ross procedure compared to conventional aortic valve replacement.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - March 12, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Serena Sibilio, Alex Koziarz, Emilie P. Belley ‐Côté, Graham R. McClure, Sarah MacIsaac, Seleman J. Reza, Kevin J. Um, Alexandra Lengyel, Pablo Mendoza, Ali Alsagheir, Hatim Alraddadi, Saurabh Gupta, Adriaan W. Schneider, Parth M. Patel, Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research