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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Surgery
    • Cardiac Anatomy

    Background:

    • Aortic valve replacement (AVR) was historically a straightforward procedure.
    • Low perioperative risks (3-5%) meant detailed aortic root anatomy knowledge was not essential.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the evolving complexity of aortic valve disease treatment.
    • To emphasize the necessity of understanding aortic root anatomy in modern cardiac surgery.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of historical AVR techniques.
    • Analysis of recent trends in aortic valve prostheses and reconstructive procedures.

    Main Results:

    • The advent of reconstructive aortic root procedures, stentless biological valves, and the Ross procedure has increased complexity.
    • These advancements necessitate a deeper understanding of aortic root morphology and function.

    Conclusions:

    • Modern aortic valve interventions demand comprehensive knowledge of aortic root anatomy.
    • Surgical approaches for aortic valve disease are becoming more intricate, requiring specialized anatomical understanding.