Widespread adoption of minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement may be
fostered by practice consensus and standardization. This expert opinion, first of a 3-part …

Techniques for minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement continue to evolve.
This expert opinion, the second of a 3-part series, outlines current best practices for …

Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (mini-MVS) has evolved into a safe and efficient
surgical option for many patients. The overall complication rate is reduced, patient …

Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery has been established in many institutions worldwide.
Appropriate indications and patient selection for this procedure must be based on a …

OBJECTIVE: Less invasive approaches to mitral valve surgery are increasingly used for
improved cosmesis; however, few studies have investigated their effect on outcome. We …

Should complex mitral valve repair be routinely performed us... : Current Opinion in Cardiology
Should complex mitral valve repair be routinely performed using a minimally invasive …

Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (MIMVS) has emerged as an alternative approach to
conventional sternotomy to perform mitral valve repair and replacement with equivalent …

Minimally invasive mitral valve operations are increasingly common in the United States, but
robotic-assisted approaches have not been widely adopted for a variety of reasons. This …

Objectives Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (mini-MVR) has numerous associated
benefits. However, many studies fail to include greater-risk patients. We hypothesized that a …

We reviewed our experience with minimally invasive direct-access mitral valve surgery in
207 patients through February 1999. Three patients underwent associated procedures, a …