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Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (MIMVS) does not significantly impact postoperative right ventricular (RV) function compared to traditional sternotomy. This study found no difference in RV function, offering insights for cardiac surgery strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Right ventricular (RV) dysfunction is a critical factor in morbidity and mortality following cardiac surgery.
  • Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (MIMVS) is increasingly adopted, necessitating evaluation of its impact on RV function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare postoperative RV function in patients undergoing MIMVS versus traditional mitral valve surgery (MVS).
  • To assess the influence of surgical approach on short-term and mid-term RV performance.

Main Methods:

  • A monocentric study analyzed 675 patients undergoing elective isolated MVS from 2016-2019.
  • Propensity score matching identified 60 patients in the MIMVS group and 58 in the median sternotomy group for comparison.
  • Postoperative RV function was evaluated using tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) and other hemodynamic parameters.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences in TAPSE were observed between MIMVS and median sternotomy groups, both postoperatively and at three-month follow-up.
  • While MIMVS was associated with shorter hospital stays, it also showed longer aortic cross-clamp and cardiopulmonary bypass times.
  • Key postoperative indicators like peak lactates, inotropic score, central venous pressure, and pulmonary artery pulsatility index did not differ between groups.

Conclusions:

  • The surgical strategy for mitral valve repair or replacement, whether minimally invasive or traditional, does not significantly affect postoperative right ventricular function.
  • MIMVS offers benefits such as reduced hospital stay, but requires careful consideration of cardiopulmonary bypass and cross-clamp durations.