Background Limited data exist studying the outcomes of the 2 minimally invasive aortic valve
replacement (AVR) strategies—mini-sternotomy (AVR-st) and right anterior thoracotomy …

Aortic valve replacement (AVR) via a median sternotomy approach has been largely
reported to be safe and long-term efficacious, and currently represents the 'gold …

OBJECTIVES To critically review the learning curve, safety issues and outcome of a single
surgeon while starting up minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (MIMVS). METHODS We …

Background This study reports the single center experience on minimally invasive aortic
valve replacement (MIAVR), performed through a right anterior minithoracotomy or …

OBJECTIVES To compare early and long-term outcomes of minimally invasive surgery (MIS)
versus full sternotomy (FS) isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR). METHODS We …

Methods Between April 2017 and June 2019, 100 patients underwent video-assisted
minimally invasive AVR by RAMT, using the INSPIRIS RESILIA aortic valve. Cannulation for …

Background: This study compares early and mid-term results as well as the quality of life
(QOL) between the minimally invasive and conventional aortic valve replacement (AVR) …

Background: Right mini-thoracotomy and partial sternotomy are widely recognized as
effective approaches in minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (AVR). The aim of this …

AIM: Data on the impact of minimally invasive approach on clinical outcomes after isolated
aortic valve replacement (MIAVR) are limited and somewhat controversial. The aim of the …

Introduction and objectives The aim of this study was to compare the in-hospital clinical
outcomes of minimally invasive, isolated aortic valve replacement vs median sternotomy …