Methods All reoperative, isolated AVRs performed between July 1997 and September 2013
at the authors' institution, with or without non-complex aortic surgery, were identified …

Background Several single-center studies have reported excellent outcomes with minimally
invasive aortic valve replacement (mini-AVR). Although criticized as requiring more …

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 …

Methods Between January 1995 and December 2002, a total of 921 consecutive patients
underwent isolated AVR; 438 of these patients had MIAVR. Two matched cohorts each of …

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

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

Aim: To assess the early and mid-term outcomes of minimally invasive aortic valve
replacement (miniAVR) with sutureless vs. standard prostheses. Material and methods: The …

Methods The 5 year survival and postoperative outcomes of 34 patients that underwent
isolated MIAVR between the years 2010-2013 were compared with the outcomes of 34 …

Objective The aim of this study was to summarize the immediate outcome after aortic valve
replacement (AVR) with or without coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Design …

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