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Video-assisted endoscopic cardiac surgery is feasible for mitral valve repair and prosthesis management. This minimally invasive approach offers rapid recovery for patients with severe heart conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Endoscopic Procedures

Background:

  • Video-assisted endoscopy is common in general surgery but underutilized in mitral valve surgery.
  • Emergency mitral valve surgery presents significant challenges, especially in patients with severe heart failure.

Observation:

  • Two patients with critical mitral valve issues (prosthetic thrombosis and chordal rupture) underwent emergency surgery.
  • A right anterior minithoracotomy approach utilizing endoscopy and cardiopulmonary bypass was employed.
  • Coronary perfusion and hypothermic fibrillatory arrest were used, avoiding aortic cross-clamping.

Findings:

  • Successful thrombectomy and mitral valve repair were achieved in both patients.
  • Both patients experienced rapid recovery with uneventful postoperative courses.

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  • Extracorporeal circulation times were 204 and 147 minutes.

    • Implications:

    • Video-assisted endoscopic cardiac surgery is technically feasible for mitral valve interventions.
    • This approach may offer a viable alternative to traditional open-heart surgery for specific mitral valve conditions.
    • Further research into this minimally invasive technique is warranted.