Journal
PROGRESS IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
Volume 60, Issue 3, Pages 394-404Publisher
W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2017.11.002
Keywords
Minimally invasive; Robotic surgery; Mitral valve; Repair
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Robotic and minimally invasive mitral valve (MV) procedures have been performed with increasing frequency over time. These alternatives offer similar efficacy to that achieved via standard median sternotomy, particularly in large volume centers, along with low perioperative morbidity and mortality rates. Moreover, patient acceptance is oftentimes increased due to less postoperative pain and shorter recovery times, as well as superior cosmetic results. However, these techniques are technically complex and associated with a significant learning curve. The following review offers an overview of the most relevant aspects related to minimally invasive and robotic MV repair. Although these techniques are well established in referral centers, future innovations should concentrate on decreasing complexity and improving reproducibility of these procedures. (C) 2017 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc.
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