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Fully Endoscopic Mitral Valve Repair with Percutaneous Cannulation of Groin Vessels
Published on: May 26, 2023
Totally endoscopic pulmonary valve replacement.
Takeshi Wada1, Ryotaro Nagashima1, Kenya Kizu1
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Oita Oka Hospital, Oita, Japan.
This study reports the first totally endoscopic pulmonary valve replacement in a patient with severe pulmonary regurgitation. This minimally invasive approach offers a new option for complex cardiac valve surgery.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
Background:
- A 68-year-old male presented with dyspnea due to severe pulmonary valve regurgitation.
- The patient had a history of multiple prior cardiac surgeries, including aortic valve replacement.
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