Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Mitral Stenosis III: Medical Management01:26

Mitral Stenosis III: Medical Management

535
Mitral stenosis, a condition marked by the narrowing of the mitral valve, necessitates an integrated approach for effective management. This approach includes preventative measures, medical therapy, and surgical interventions to reduce symptoms and prevent complications.PreventionPrevention of mitral stenosis primarily focuses on reducing the incidence of bacterial infections, particularly streptococcal infections, which can lead to rheumatic fever and subsequent valvular damage. Timely...
535

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Sex-Related Outcome After Sutureless Aortic Valve Replacement With Perceval Plus: Results From a Global Registry and Meta-Regression.

Interdisciplinary cardiovascular and thoracic surgery·2026
Same author

Mitral Valve Endocarditis by Micrococcus luteus: First European Case.

JACC. Case reports·2026
Same author

Results from a prospective international real-world registry of sutureless aortic bioprosthesis by a minimally invasive approach.

Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine·2026
Same author

Myval Octacor and Octapro T<i>rans</i>-Catheter Heart Valves in Patients with Severe Pure Non Calcified Native Aortic Regurgitation.

International journal of cardiology. Heart & vasculature·2026
Same author

Extracorporeal Life Support for Post-Cardiotomy Acute Right Ventricular Failure: A Retrospective Observational Multicenter Study.

The Annals of thoracic surgery·2026
Same author

Management of Post-Myocardial Infarction Ventricular Septal Defects.

The American journal of cardiology·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 4, 2026

Technique and Patient Selection Criteria of Right Anterior Mini-Thoracotomy for Minimal Access Aortic Valve Replacement
08:50

Technique and Patient Selection Criteria of Right Anterior Mini-Thoracotomy for Minimal Access Aortic Valve Replacement

Published on: March 26, 2018

10.9K

Aortic valve replacement through a right minithoracotomy.

Mattia Glauber1, Andrea Farneti, Marco Solinas

  • 1CNR Institute of Clinical Physiology "G.Pasquinucci" Hospital, Via Aurelia Sud, 54100 Massa, Italy.

Multimedia Manual of Cardiothoracic Surgery : MMCTS
|January 14, 2014
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Minimally invasive cardiac surgery offers benefits like reduced pain and faster recovery. This study details a specific approach for aortic valve replacement using a right minithoracotomy technique.

More Related Videos

Full-root Aortic Valve Replacement by Stentless Aortic Xenografts in Patients with Small Aortic Roots
12:17

Full-root Aortic Valve Replacement by Stentless Aortic Xenografts in Patients with Small Aortic Roots

Published on: May 21, 2017

10.5K
Standardized Technique of Aortic Valve Re-implantation for Valve-sparing Aortic Root Replacement
14:14

Standardized Technique of Aortic Valve Re-implantation for Valve-sparing Aortic Root Replacement

Published on: December 11, 2017

13.3K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 4, 2026

Technique and Patient Selection Criteria of Right Anterior Mini-Thoracotomy for Minimal Access Aortic Valve Replacement
08:50

Technique and Patient Selection Criteria of Right Anterior Mini-Thoracotomy for Minimal Access Aortic Valve Replacement

Published on: March 26, 2018

10.9K
Full-root Aortic Valve Replacement by Stentless Aortic Xenografts in Patients with Small Aortic Roots
12:17

Full-root Aortic Valve Replacement by Stentless Aortic Xenografts in Patients with Small Aortic Roots

Published on: May 21, 2017

10.5K
Standardized Technique of Aortic Valve Re-implantation for Valve-sparing Aortic Root Replacement
14:14

Standardized Technique of Aortic Valve Re-implantation for Valve-sparing Aortic Root Replacement

Published on: December 11, 2017

13.3K

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Techniques

Background:

  • Minimally invasive surgery provides advantages over traditional open procedures.
  • These include less pain, reduced complications, and quicker recovery times.
  • Minimally invasive cardiac surgery aims to deliver open-heart benefits with smaller incisions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate a specific surgical approach for aortic valve replacement.
  • To highlight the technique of right minithoracotomy for this procedure.

Main Methods:

  • The article describes the authors' surgical technique for aortic valve replacement.
  • The approach utilizes a right minithoracotomy incision.

Main Results:

  • Minimally invasive techniques are associated with significant patient benefits.
  • These include decreased postoperative pain and shorter hospital stays.

Conclusions:

  • Minimally invasive cardiac surgery is a viable alternative to conventional sternotomy.
  • Successful outcomes require specialized skills from the surgical team.
  • The described right minithoracotomy approach is presented for aortic valve replacement.