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Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (MIAVR) offers a safe and effective alternative for aortic valve disease, reducing trauma and speeding recovery, especially for frail patients. Continued innovation is key to further minimizing surgical impact.

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  • Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (MIAVR) is established as safe and effective for aortic valve diseases.
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  • MIAVR is suitable for frail patients, including those who are obese or have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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  • To review current literature on minimally invasive treatments for aortic diseases.
  • To present personal experiences with MIAVR techniques.
  • To provide a guide for patient assessment and preoperative planning for MIAVR.

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  • Literature review of minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (MIAVR) evidence.
  • Inclusion of personal clinical experience with MIAVR procedures.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to improved surgical outcomes and reduced times.

Main Results:

  • Standardization of MIAVR techniques, improved preoperative care, and advanced surgical technology enhance results.
  • Sutureless and rapid deployment (SURD) valves achieve outcomes comparable to traditional surgery.
  • Transcatheter technologies are increasingly significant, even for low-risk patients.

Conclusions:

  • MIAVR provides significant advantages in surgical trauma reduction and patient recovery.
  • Ongoing advancements in surgical techniques and devices are crucial for improving MIAVR outcomes.
  • Future efforts should focus on further reducing surgical trauma, potentially drawing inspiration from other medical disciplines.