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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
  • Aortic Valve Replacement

Background:

  • The Y incision and roof technique allows for large prosthetic valve implantation and sinotubular junction enlargement.
  • Minimally invasive approaches for this technique are challenging due to complexity and risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the implementation of a Y incision and roof technique for aortic valve replacement using a minimally invasive approach.
  • To demonstrate the feasibility of the Stonehenge technique in facilitating this procedure.

Main Methods:

  • The Stonehenge technique was employed to enhance surgical visualization of the aortic root.
  • A small right thoracotomy was used for the minimally invasive approach.
  • The Y incision and roof technique was performed for aortic valve replacement.

Main Results:

  • Successful implantation of a large prosthetic valve was achieved.
  • Extensive enlargement of the sinotubular junction was accomplished.
  • The Stonehenge technique facilitated an ideal surgical view through a small thoracotomy.

Conclusions:

  • The Y incision and roof technique for aortic valve replacement can be effectively performed via a minimally invasive approach.
  • The Stonehenge technique is instrumental in enabling complex aortic valve procedures through a small right thoracotomy.