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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures
  • Aortic Valve Disease

Background:

  • Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and rapid deployment valves have renewed interest in less invasive surgical aortic valve replacement (AVR).
  • Traditional AVR involves significant surgical trauma, prompting a search for alternative approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical development of minimal access AVR techniques.
  • To compile and assess the current evidence supporting minimal access AVR.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of historical and contemporary studies on minimal access AVR.
  • Synthesis of evidence regarding outcomes and feasibility of minimal access AVR.

Main Results:

  • Minimal access AVR techniques have evolved significantly over time.
  • Existing evidence suggests feasibility and potential benefits of minimal access AVR, though further research may be needed.

Conclusions:

  • Minimal access AVR represents a growing area in cardiac surgery.
  • Continued evaluation of evidence is crucial for optimizing these less invasive surgical approaches.