Port-Access Mitral Valve Surgery - An Evolution of Technique

Port-Access mitral valve surgery has been around since 1995; and many variations upon the technique have been developed. Since 1996 we have performed more than 2,500 port-Access mitral valve surgeries, and thus gained a substantial experience. The purpose of this document is to describe the current...

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Published in:Seminars in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery 2020-01, Vol.32 (4), p.829-837
Main Authors: Barac, Yaron D., MD, PhD, Glower, Donald D., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiac Surgical Procedures - adverse effects
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Humans
Minimal invasive
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
Mitral repair
Mitral Valve - diagnostic imaging
Mitral Valve - surgery
Mitral Valve Insufficiency - diagnostic imaging
Mitral Valve Insufficiency - surgery
Sternotomy
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Summary:Port-Access mitral valve surgery has been around since 1995; and many variations upon the technique have been developed. Since 1996 we have performed more than 2,500 port-Access mitral valve surgeries, and thus gained a substantial experience. The purpose of this document is to describe the current status of port access mitral surgery at one institution, and to share the “know how” and life lessons behind the patient selection and conduct of the operation to accomplish results similar to those achieved from sternotomy mitral valve surgery. While port access started in larger institutions, it can be performed in small centers with the proper guidance of the pearls and pitfalls of this operation, given to young surgeons regarding the right way to start a program.
ISSN:1043-0679
1532-9488
DOI:10.1053/j.semtcvs.2019.09.003