The Ross Procedure

The Ross procedure provides excellent long-term survival, hemodynamics, freedom from valve-related complications, and quality of life. However, its usage has decreased mainly because of concerns with technical complexity and long-term durability. In the last 2 decades, the factors associated with late failure after the Ross procedure have been clearly identified. As a result, the surgical technique has been modified in order to address these issues, specifically aiming at stabilizing the autograft root at its different levels: annulus, sinus of Valsalva, and sinotubular junction; as well as mitigating the risk of pulmonary homograft dysfunction.
Source: Operative Techniques in Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: Adult Source Type: research