Aortic valve repair and aortic valve-sparing operations represent the best options to treat
aortic regurgitation (AR) in nonelderly adults. 1, 2 When performed by expert surgeons …

The Ross procedure is the best operation to treat aortic stenosis (AS) in young and middle-
aged adults. However, its role in non-repairable aortic regurgitation (AR) remains debated …

While aortic valve repair remains the ideal intervention to restore normal valvular function,
the optimal aortic valve substitute for patients with a non-repairable aortic valve remains an …

Background The Ross operation appears to restore normal survival in young and middle‐
aged adults with aortic valve disease. However, there are limited data comparing it with …

In recent years, the optimal technique for replacement of the aortic valve in young-and
middle-aged patients has become increasingly controversial. Mechanical aortic valve …

The ideal aortic valve substitute in non-elderly adults requires a tailored approach and
thoughtful consideration. The main principles remain however constant, seeking to optimize …

The ideal aortic valve substitute for young adults requiring aortic valve replacement (AVR)
remains elusive. Young and middle-aged patients have a longer anticipated life expectancy …

In recent years, cumulative evidence has suggested that isolated surgical aortic valve
replacement (AVR) in adults is often not curative. Whether receiving a mechanical or …

The ideal aortic valve substitute for young and middle-aged adults remains elusive. The
Ross procedure (pulmonary autograft replacement) is the only operation that allows …

OBJECTIVES This study aimed to provide an in-depth insight into our single-centre
experience with the Ross procedure. METHODS All adults who underwent the Ross …