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Bicuspid aortic valve sparing root replacement offers durable long-term valve function. This procedure is safe for aortic root pathology, demonstrating excellent outcomes without repeat intervention.

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  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Aortic Surgery

Background:

  • Durability of bicuspid aortic valve sparing root replacement requires further investigation.
  • Limited long-term data exists for this specific surgical technique.
  • Institutional experience provides valuable insights into outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review institutional experience with bicuspid aortic valve sparing root replacement.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of this procedure.
  • To analyze operative techniques and long-term outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 79 patients undergoing bicuspid aortic valve sparing root replacement (2004-2019).
  • Analysis of early and late clinical outcomes and echocardiographic data.
  • Univariate analysis to identify mortality risk factors.

Main Results:

  • Median follow-up was 4 years (359 total years).
  • Early mortality was 2.5%.
  • 10-year freedom from aortic valve intervention was 95.6%.

Conclusions:

  • Bicuspid aortic valve sparing root replacement is a safe option for aortic root pathology.
  • Appropriate patient selection and surgical technique lead to durable valve function.
  • Repeat valve intervention is often unnecessary with this approach.