Background: Few studies have addressed the effect of “trainee surgeon” status on outcomes
after isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR). Methods and Results: A retrospective analysis …

Background Minimally invasive aortic valve surgery (MIAVS) has evolved into a well-
tolerated, efficient surgical treatment option in experienced centers, providing greater patient …

OBJECTIVES Patients presenting with more comorbidities, requiring more complex cardiac
surgical procedures and an increase in public scrutiny are impacting on training programme …

Objective Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (MIAVR) has been demonstrated as a
safe and effective option but remains underused. We aimed to evaluate outcomes of isolated …

Cardiac surgery has adapted to new demands and the development of new technologies
has become a necessity. With this in mind, the interest in minimally invasive aortic valve …

Background Aortic valve replacement by way of a right anterior mini-thoracotomy (RAMT)
has shown excellent results in terms of mortality and morbidity. The aim of the present study …

Background Surgical aortic valve replacement (AVR) is currently deemed the gold standard
of care for patients with severe aortic stenosis. Currently, most AVRs are safely performed …

Background Minimally invasive surgery has become a routine approach for aortic valve
disease over the last 18 years at the Cleveland Clinic. It is performed in isolation or in …

Background Minimally invasive techniques are progressively challenging traditional
approaches in cardiothoracic surgery. Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (AVR) …

Since the emergence of limited skin incisions for aortic valve surgery in the late 1990s,
several modifications have been described (1). These include upper hemisternotomy in a T …