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Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (MIC-MVS) is a safe and effective procedure, offering fast patient recovery and improved quality of life. This approach is becoming the standard for mitral valve repair, with excellent outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Techniques
  • Cardiac Valve Repair

Background:

  • Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (MIC-MVS) emerged in the mid-1990s.
  • It has become a standard technique in specialized centers.
  • Current methods involve femoral access, right lateral minithoracotomy, and direct aortic clamping.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the development, current techniques, and future perspectives of MIC-MVS.
  • To discuss the safety and efficacy of MIC-MVS based on published literature.
  • To highlight the benefits of MIC-MVS for patient recovery and quality of life.

Main Methods:

  • Review of published literature on MIC-MVS.
  • Analysis of large patient series with up to 8 years of follow-up.

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  • Discussion of surgical techniques, including exposure and visualization enhancements.

    • Main Results:

    • MIC-MVS is a safe and effective operation.
    • Lateral minithoracotomy provides excellent exposure, enhanced by endoscopic cameras.
    • Mitral valve repair is feasible for complex pathologies with an excellent repair rate of 75%.

    Conclusions:

    • MIC-MVS offers fast patient recovery and significantly improves quality of life.
    • The procedure is considered a standard approach and is expected to see wider clinical application.
    • Excellent visualization and high repair rates support the efficacy of MIC-MVS.