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Minimally invasive aortic valve surgery offers benefits but faces adoption challenges due to its learning curve. This review covers surgical techniques and new valve options, comparing them to transcatheter procedures.

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  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures
  • Aortic Valve Interventions

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  • Minimally invasive aortic valve surgery (MIAVS) adoption lags despite proven benefits.
  • High learning curve and technical challenges hinder widespread surgeon uptake.
  • Need for standardized techniques and comparative data exists.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current data on MIAVS.
  • To describe operative techniques for ministernotomy and anterior thoracotomy approaches.
  • To compare novel sutureless valves and transcatheter aortic valve procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of MIAVS outcomes.
  • Description of surgical techniques for minimally invasive approaches.
  • Comparative analysis of sutureless valves and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).

Main Results:

  • MIAVS demonstrates benefits but requires specialized training.
  • Both ministernotomy and anterior thoracotomy are viable approaches.
  • Sutureless valves and TAVR offer alternatives with distinct profiles.

Conclusions:

  • Overcoming the learning curve is crucial for MIAVS adoption.
  • Surgical techniques and new valve technologies are evolving.
  • Further research is needed to optimize patient selection and outcomes.