Superior trans ‐septal approach for minimally invasive mitral valve surgery via right small thoracotomy

In conclusion, MIMVS via right thoracotomy using the superior trans‐septal approach can be performed easily and safely, similar to mitral valve su rgery performed via median sternotomy.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - June 23, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Masataka Yamazaki, Akihiro Yoshitake, Tatsuo Takahashi, Tsutomu Ito, Naritaka Kimura, Hideyuki Shimizu Tags: SURGICAL TECHNIQUE Source Type: research