Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery II: Surgical Technique and Postoperative Management

Innovations (Phila). 2016 Jul-Aug;11(4):251-9. doi: 10.1097/IMI.0000000000000300.

Abstract

Techniques for minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement continue to evolve. This expert opinion, the second of a 3-part series, outlines current best practices for nonrobotic, minimally invasive mitral valve procedures, and for postoperative care after minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.

Publication types

  • Consensus Development Conference

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Endoscopy / methods
  • Heart Valve Diseases / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Mitral Valve / surgery*
  • Patient Selection
  • Postoperative Care
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Robotic Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Sternotomy / methods
  • Thoracotomy / methods
  • Treatment Outcome