Background Robotic-assisted mitral valve surgery (RMVS) is becoming an increasingly
performed procedure in cardiac surgery, however, its true safety and efficacy compared to …

Objectives Use of minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) is increasing, but to exert its
maximum effect on patient outcomes, MICS must be coupled with improved perioperative …

OBJECTIVES Minimally invasive access has become the preferred choice in mitral and/or
tricuspid valve surgery. Reported outcomes are at least similar to classic sternotomy …

OBJECTIVES Analyses of fast-track (FT) processes demonstrated that low-risk cardiac
surgical patients require minimal intensive care, with a low incidence of mortality or …

OBJECTIVES Several thoracic incisions have been described and different techniques used
for cardiopulmonary bypass, myocardial protection, and valve exposure in minimally …

Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (MiMVS) has been increasing in prevalence. This
review will focus on the approaches, the clinical outcomes, and patient selection for MiMVS …

OBJECTIVES Surgical repair remains the best treatment for severe primary mitral
regurgitation (MR). Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery is being increasingly performed …

Aims Combined mitral valve replacement (MVR) and coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
procedures have been the norm for patients with concomitant mitral valve disease (MVD) …

Background: Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols aim to reduce postoperative
complications and promote earlier recovery. Although it is well established in noncardiac …

Objectives There is still ongoing debate about the benefits of robotic assistance (R-MVS) in
comparison with video assistance (V-MVS) in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery. This …