Minimally invasive approach provides at least equivalent results for surgical correction of mitral regurgitation: A propensity-matched comparison

Conclusions: In appropriate patients with isolated mitral valve disease of any cause, a right minithoracotomy approach may be used without compromising clinical outcome.

Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - February 16, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Andrew B. Goldstone, Pavan Atluri, Wilson Y. Szeto, Alen Trubelja, Jessica L. Howard, John W. MacArthur, Craig Newcomb, Joseph P. Donnelly, Dale M. Kobrin, Mary A. Sheridan, Christiana Powers, Robert C. Gorman, Joseph H. Gorman, Alberto Pochettino, Joseph Tags: Acquired Cardiovascular Disease Source Type: research