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Oliver M Scarborough¹, Sparsh Shah², Alexander J Scarborough³

¹Trauma and Orthopaedics, Manchester NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, GBR.

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Summary

Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) leads to better scar satisfaction and shorter recovery compared to median sternotomy (MS). Patients undergoing MICS reported higher satisfaction and fewer issues with scar placement.

Keywords:

cardiac surgery conventional median sternotomy cosmesis minimal invasive cardiac surgery scar satisfaction

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Patient-Reported Outcomes

Background:

Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) potentially offers advantages over median sternotomy (MS), including reduced bleeding, pain, and wound complications.
Improved scar cosmesis is a potential benefit of MICS, which may enhance patient satisfaction.
Limited research exists on scar-related satisfaction following MICS compared to MS.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare scar-related patient satisfaction between minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) and median sternotomy (MS).
To evaluate differences in postoperative recovery metrics and patient contentment with scar appearance.

Main Methods:

A survey assessed scar satisfaction (visual analogue scale) and tolerance of scar position in MICS and MS patients at least nine months post-operation.
Patient data, including length of stay and painkiller use, were extracted from a database.
The survey included open questions on pain management and return to daily activities.

Main Results:

MICS patients experienced a shorter postoperative length of stay (p=0.033) and reduced duration of painkiller use (p=0.049).
Significantly higher scar satisfaction (p=0.032) and less concern about scar location (p<0.001) were reported by MICS patients.
62.5% of median sternotomy patients expressed a preference for MICS.

Conclusions:

Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) demonstrates superior outcomes in scar cosmesis and patient satisfaction compared to median sternotomy (MS).
MICS offers benefits including improved hospital stay, reduced painkiller dependency, and enhanced patient contentment with surgical scars.
Improved scar appearance following MICS may positively impact patient body image and self-confidence.