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  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Interventional Cardiology

Background:

  • Modern mitral valve repair techniques have improved outcomes, shifting the focus from replacement.
  • Contemporary guidelines recommend surgical mitral valve replacement only when durable repair is not feasible.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the current role of surgical mitral valve replacement.
  • To discuss future perspectives of mitral valve replacement in light of evolving repair and transcatheter techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Review of international databases and contemporary guidelines.
  • Analysis of trends in surgical mitral valve procedures (repair vs. replacement).
  • Evaluation of advancements in transcatheter mitral valve interventions.

Main Results:

  • A significant decrease in mitral valve replacement procedures compared to repairs.
  • Limited application of surgical replacement to cases unsuitable for durable repair.
  • Rapid development and clinical integration of transcatheter mitral valve devices.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical mitral valve repair is the preferred approach for most patients.
  • Transcatheter mitral valve interventions are emerging as viable alternatives.
  • The field is dynamic, with ongoing evolution in both surgical and transcatheter techniques.