Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (AVR) aims to preserve the sternal integrity and
improve postoperative outcomes. In low risk patients, this technique can be achieved with …

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Background Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement using upper-hemisternotomy has
been associated with improved results compared to full sternotomy aortic valve replacement …

Aortic valve replacement through minimally invasive access is increasing. These procedures
have several advantages over conventional sternotomy including decreased intensive care …

Abstract [eng] This is a retrospective study of patients who underwent isolated aortic valve
replacement by means of median sternotomy or ministernotomy. A total of 426 patients aged …

Scherman and colleagues report 1 a retrospective study of 108 patients with rheumatic heart
disease who underwent isolated first-time aortic valve replacement with mechanical valves …

Minimally-invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) approaches are becoming increasingly popular
worldwide, with more and more minimally-invasive operations for valvular disease …

Aortic valve replacement through minimally invasive access is increasing. These procedures
have several advantages over conventional sternotomy including decreased intensive care …