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  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Health Services Management
  • Surgical Innovation

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  • The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK provides a robust framework for implementing new medical procedures.
  • Minimal access mitral valve surgery offers significant benefits but requires careful planning for successful integration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present guidance for establishing a minimal access mitral valve program using the NHS seven pillars of governance.
  • To delineate the benefits and challenges associated with minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Application of the seven pillars of governance (patient-centred practice, clinical effectiveness, risk management, patient experience, communication, resources, strategies) to minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.
  • Identification and analysis of surgeon learning curves in minimal access mitral valve surgery.

Main Results:

  • Benefits include reduced hospital stay, improved cosmesis, quicker recovery, and effective risk management.
  • Seven key learning curves identified: mitral valve repair techniques, Transoesophageal Echocardiography-guided cannulation, incisions, instruments, visualization, aortic occlusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass strategies.
  • Strategies to mitigate learning curves include practicing specialized techniques during conventional sternotomy cases.

Conclusions:

  • The NHS seven pillars of governance provide a comprehensive framework for implementing minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.
  • Addressing surgeon learning curves through targeted training and practice is crucial for program success.
  • Systems awareness, teamwork, communication, ownership, and leadership are essential for safe and effective minimal access surgery.