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Comparison of minimally invasive versus conventional thoracic aortic operations: Early and midterm results in a series of 624 patients
ConclusionsMini proximal aortic operations can be performed successfully without compromising the proven efficacy and safety of conventional access. In selected patients, MS was associated with very low mortality and morbidity rates. Additionally, MS demonstrated superior clinical outcomes as regards respiratory adverse events, when compared with FS.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - November 15, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Paolo Berretta, Giulia Chiuselli, Michele Galeazzi, Riccardo Codecasa, Jacopo Alfonsi, Lucio Braconi, Olimpia Bifulco, Fabio Rapisarda, Pietro Giorgio Malvindi, Massimo Bonacchi, Pierluigi Stefano, Marco Di Eusanio Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Robotic hybrid coronary revascularization versus conventional off ‐pump coronary bypass surgery in women with two‐vessel disease
ConclusionsRobotic HCR provides for women with two-vessel CAD a shorter postoperative recovery with fewer blood transfusions, with similar long-term outcomes when compared with conventional OPCAB via sternotomy.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - November 23, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Gianluca Torregrossa, Michel Pompeu S á, Jef Van den Eynde, Serge Sicouri, MaryAnn C. Wertan, Basel Ramlawi, Francis P. Sutter Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Robotic hybrid coronary revascularization versus conventional off ?pump coronary bypass surgery in women with two?vessel disease
ConclusionsRobotic HCR provides for women with two-vessel CAD a shorter postoperative recovery with fewer blood transfusions, with similar long-term outcomes when compared with conventional OPCAB via sternotomy.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - November 23, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Gianluca Torregrossa, Michel Pompeu S �, Jef Van den Eynde, Serge Sicouri, MaryAnn C. Wertan, Basel Ramlawi, Francis P. Sutter Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Right anterior mini thoracotomy approach for isolated aortic valve replacement: Early outcomes at a Canadian center
ConclusionThe sternum-sparing RAMT approach can be safely integrated into surgical practice as a minimally invasive alternative for isolated AVR, and can reduce postoperative bleeding and narcotic requirements.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - May 18, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ali Fatehi Hassanabad, Nader Aboelnazar, Andrew Maitland, Daniel D Holloway, Corey Adams, William D T Kent Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Thoracotomy versus sternotomy? The effect of surgical approach on outcomes after left ventricular assist device implantation: A  review of the literature and meta‐analysis
ConclusionsIn the current meta ‐analysis including over 1000 patients undergoing LVAD implantation, a thoracotomy approach was associated with a reduced incidence of RVF (but not RVAD requirement), bleeding, LOS, and mortality. No difference in stroke rates was noted. These findings not only offer additional support as to the f easibility of a thoracotomy approach for LVAD implantation but also suggest a potential superiority over a sternotomy approach.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - April 28, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Berhane Worku, Ivan Gambardella, Mohamed Rahouma, Michelle Demetres, Mario Gaudino, Leonard Girardi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Iron deficiency does not impair the outcome after elective coronary artery bypass and aortic valve procedures
ConclusionsThe majority of patients undergoing elective CABG or SAVR suffer from ID;  however, we found no significant differences in regard to MACCE and postoperative morbidity between ID and non‐ID patients.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - December 20, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Moritz B. Immohr, Yukiharu Sugimura, Hug Aubin, Philipp Rellecke, Udo Boeken, Artur Lichtenberg, Payam Akhyari Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Association between surgical volume and clinical outcomes following coronary artery bypass grafting in contemporary practice
ConclusionsIn contemporary practice, in which one ‐third of CABG‐capable hospitals perform <  100 CABG operations annually, a strong relationship is observed between surgical volume and adjusted in‐hospital morbidity, mortality, cost, and 30‐day readmission.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - August 6, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Mohamad Alkhouli, Fahad Alqahtani, Chris C. Cook Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Contemporary trends and outcomes of mitral valve surgery for infective endocarditis
ConclusionMitral valve repair in IE patients is associated with lower in ‐hospital mortality, resource utilization, and cost compared with MV replacement.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - June 17, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Mohamad Alkhouli, Fahad Alqahtani, Chalak Berzingi, Chris C. Cook Tags: SURGICAL TECHNIQUE Source Type: research