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[Minimally invasive thoracic aortic surgery: our experience].
Olimpia Bifulco1, Paolo Berretta1, Simone D'Alessio1
1Cardiochirurgia, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria delle Marche, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona.
Giornale Italiano Di Cardiologia (2006)
|February 25, 2025
Summary
Minimally invasive thoracic aortic surgery via ministernotomy is safe and effective for complex procedures. Careful preoperative CT scan analysis ensures optimal surgical planning and outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Thoracic Aorta Surgery
Context:
- Minimally invasive techniques offer excellent surgical exposure of the proximal thoracic aorta.
- Growing experience has led to applying these techniques to complex aortic root and arch procedures.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the ministernotomy approach for proximal thoracic aortic surgery.
- To assess outcomes in patients undergoing aortic root and arch treatment via ministernotomy.
Summary:
- 243 patients underwent proximal aortic surgery via ministernotomy between 2016 and 2024.
- Procedures included aortic root and ascending aorta replacements, with low 30-day mortality (0.4%) and stroke rates.
- High rates of early extubation and home discharge were observed.
Impact:
- Minimally invasive thoracic aortic surgery is feasible and successful in specialized centers.
- Preoperative computed tomography (CT) scan analysis is crucial for tailored surgical planning and optimal exposure.
- This approach facilitates complex aortic procedures with favorable short-term outcomes.
