12 research outputs found

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

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    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

    Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery I: Patient Selection, Evaluation, and Planning.

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    Widespread adoption of minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement may be fostered by practice consensus and standardization. This expert opinion, first of a 3-part series, outlines current best practices in patient evaluation and selection for minimally invasive mitral valve procedures, and discusses preoperative planning for cannulation and myocardial protection

    Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery III: Training and Robotic-Assisted Approaches.

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    Minimally invasive mitral valve operations are increasingly common in the United States, but robotic-assisted approaches have not been widely adopted for a variety of reasons. This expert opinion reviews the state of the art and defines best practices, training, and techniques for developing a successful robotics program
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