Port-Access Mitral Valve Surgery—An Evolution of Technique

Yaron D. Barac, Donald D. Glower*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

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 2500 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 1 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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)829-837
Number of pages9
JournalSeminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume32
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Dec 2020
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Minimal invasive
  • Mitral repair

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