Three-Dimensional Endoscopic-Assisted Concomitant Mitral and Aortic Valve Surgery

Minimally invasive cardiac surgery is commonly used to treat degenerative mitral regurgitation. The totally endoscopic approach has emerged as an attractive alternative procedure especially for young patients and has been described in isolated mitral and aortic valve settings. The totally endoscopic double valve procedure, including mitral and aortic valves, extends this treatment option to a broader patient population. We describe our approach to performing a totally endoscopic concomitant aortic and mitral valve procedure that has overcome unique technical hurdles and has yielded favorable outcomes. (C) 2022 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Automated summary

Minimally invasive cardiac surgery, specifically the totally endoscopic approach, is an attractive alternative for treating degenerative mitral regurgitation. This procedure has been successfully performed in isolated mitral and aortic valve cases and extends the treatment option to a broader patient population. Overcoming unique technical challenges, the totally endoscopic double valve procedure has yielded favorable outcomes.