Background Over the past two decades, minimally invasive techniques for classic heart
valve surgery and isolated bypass surgery have been developed that enable access to the …

Since their introduction, it has been demonstrated that minimally invasive aortic valve
replacement (MIAVR) approaches are safe and effective for the treatment of aortic valve …

The aim of this literature review was to evaluate existing evidence on exercise-based
cardiac rehabilitation (CR) as a treatment option for elderly frail patients with valvular heart …

Less‐invasive techniques for cardiothoracic surgical procedures are designed to limit
surgical trauma, but the technical requirements and preoperative planning are more …

This article reviews the evolution of current evidence on fast track cardiac recovery
management in cardiac surgery, and particularly in minimally invasive and transcatheter …

Objective To evaluate whether the outcomes of minimally invasive aortic valve surgery were
similar in younger versus older patient groups, as well as whether concomitant minimally …

Aortic valve replacement has stood the test of time but is no longer an operation that is
exclusively approached through a median sternotomy using only sutured prostheses …

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 …

In recent years, minimally invasive cardiac surgery has increased in prevalence. There has
been significant debate regarding the optimal approach to isolated aortic valve replacement …

Minimally invasive valve surgery represents a recent and significant advance in modern
heart surgery. Indeed, many less invasive approaches for both the aortic and mitral valves …