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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Techniques
  • Electrophysiology

Background:

  • Minimally invasive partial sternotomy is established for aortic valve surgery.
  • Concomitant left atrial ablation and aortic valve replacement via partial upper sternotomy have not been extensively studied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the operative technique and evaluate the safety and efficacy of concomitant left atrial ablation and aortic valve replacement via partial upper sternotomy.
  • To assess short- and midterm outcomes, including quality of life.

Main Methods:

  • A total of 67 patients undergoing isolated minimally invasive aortic valve replacement received concomitant left atrial ablation.
  • Operative technique, short- and midterm results, and quality of life assessment using the SF-36 questionnaire were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Operative success rate was 98.5% with only 1.5% conversion to full sternotomy.
  • Operative times, reexploration, stroke rates, and 30-day mortality were comparable to open procedures.
  • At mean follow-up of 38 months, cardiac-related mortality was 4.5%, and sinus rhythm was achieved in 72.7% of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation patients and 36.8% overall. Mean quality of life was 7.3±2.1.

Conclusions:

  • Concomitant left atrial ablation and aortic valve replacement can be safely performed via partial sternotomy.
  • This minimally invasive approach yields results non-inferior to traditional open surgery.