Outcomes in minimally invasive double valve surgery

ConclusionMinimally invasive double valve surgery continues to develop, but scarcity in the literature suggests uptake is slow, possibly due to the learning curve associated with MIS. Many outcomes appear to be comparable to conventional sternotomy. There is need for larger, multi ‐center, and randomized trial to fully evaluate and establish the early, mid‐ and long‐term morbidity and mortality rates associated with both techniques.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - September 8, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Louise J. Brown, Sophie L. Mellor, Gunaratnam Niranjan, Amer Harky Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research