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Ten-year experience with the Perceval S sutureless prosthesis: lessons learned and future perspectives
Vincent Chauvette1, Amine Mazine2, Denis Bouchard3
1Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Journal of Visualized Surgery
|July 3, 2018
Summary
Surgical aortic valve replacement (AVR) is traditional for aortic stenosis. The Perceval sutureless valve offers an alternative, with over 20,000 global implants and extensive clinical data supporting its use.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Aortic stenosis traditionally treated with surgical aortic valve replacement (AVR).
- Emerging technologies offer alternative treatments for aortic valve disease.
- The Perceval sutureless valve has over a decade of clinical use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review clinical data on the Perceval sutureless valve.
- To discuss lessons learned from extensive clinical experience with the Perceval prosthesis.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of available clinical data.
- Analysis of institutional experience with nearly 600 Perceval implants since 2011.
Main Results:
- The Perceval valve has been implanted in over 20,000 patients worldwide.
- The Montreal Heart Institute has developed significant expertise with this technology.
Conclusions:
- The Perceval sutureless valve is a viable alternative for aortic stenosis treatment.
- Clinical data and institutional experience support the efficacy and safety of the Perceval prosthesis.
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