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Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement by Thoracotomy: Step-by-Step Guide
Nguyen TC, Umana JB. Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement by Thoracotomy: Step-by-Step Guide. January 2018. doi:10.25373/ctsnet.5811132.
The video provides a step-by-step guide for performing a minimally invasive aortic valve replacement via right thoracotomy, with an emphasis on the pearls and pitfalls. The implantation of a bioprosthetic tissue and sutureless valve is described. The video is organized according to the following phases of the operation: preoperative, cannulation, exposure, and implantation.
Disclosure
Dr Nguyen is a proctor for Edwards LifeSciences and Abbott.