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"J" incision minimal-access valve operations

L G Svensson1, R S D'Agostino

  • 1Center for Aortic Surgery, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Lahey Hitchcock Clinic, Burlington, Massachusetts 01805, USA.

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|October 13, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Minimal access "J" incisions are a safe alternative for cardiac surgery, offering good exposure and reduced pain medication needs. With experience, they allow for acceptable cross-clamp times in aortic valve operations.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Evaluation of "J" incisions for minimal access cardiac surgery.
  • Comparison with other minimal access techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Assess the safety and efficacy of "J" incisions in cardiac valve operations.
  • Determine outcomes including operative times, blood loss, and postoperative recovery.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 33 patients undergoing cardiac procedures (aortic valve, mitral valve, ASD repair) using "J" incisions.
  • Data collected on operative details, cross-clamp/bypass times, blood use, and recovery metrics.

Main Results:

  • One perioperative death (3%) due to adult respiratory distress syndrome.

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  • Mean cross-clamp time of 85.9 minutes (44 minutes for isolated aortic valve replacement).
  • Low blood use (0.33 units), no reoperations for bleeding, short ICU/postoperative stays, and no strokes.

    • Conclusions:

    • "J" incisions provide safe and effective minimal access for cardiac surgery.
    • They offer good surgical exposure without dividing mammary arteries.
    • Associated with reduced postoperative pain and acceptable operative times with experience.