This video demonstrates a novel minimally invasive surgical technique combining coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and mitral valve replacement through a single left anterior minithoracotomy in a 74-year-old patient with severe cardiovascular issues. Watch this video, which placed second in the CTSNet 2024 Innovation Video Competition now.
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Mitral valve disease
November 6, 2024
November 5, 2024
This video demonstrates a novel mitral valve patch technique utilizing a pericardial patch that safely and effectively treats severe mitral annular calcification in patients, regardless of the surgeon’s experience. It is the must-see first-place winner of the CTSNet 2024 Innovation Video Competition.
October 22, 2024
This video demonstrates a redo mitral valve repair and left ventricular myectomy performed through the aorta and roof of the left atrium.
October 21, 2024
This video demonstrates a myectomy and mitral valve repair in a 70-year-old woman with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Dr. Vince Gaudiani shows how to make a septal incision and how to place an annuloplasty ring.
October 14, 2024
This video demonstrates a Cox Maze III procedure and mitral valve repair of a calcified annulus. Dr. Vince Gaudiani shows how to make an incision from the medial tricuspid trigone to the inferior vena cava and how to decalcify the A1 and P1 leaflets.
October 14, 2024
Dr. Vince Gaudiani demonstrates how to perform a complex repair of a calcified posterior leaflet. He shows how to cannulate the femoral vein, remove calcium from under the leaflet, and how to reattach the leaflet.
October 7, 2024
Dr. Vince Gaudiani demonstrates how to perform a complex repair of a mitral valve with a heavily calcified posterior leaflet. He shows how to perform a sternotomy, place an annuloplasty ring, and how to decalcify the leaflet.
October 7, 2024
This video shows an 80-year-old patient who had severe mitral and tricuspid regurgitation with pulmonary hypertension. During surgery, Dr. Vince Gaudiani also discovered a sinus venosus defect.
October 3, 2024
Mitral annular calcification (MAC) complicates mitral valve surgery and often necessitates mitral valve replacement (MVR) due to challenges in valvular repair. Traditional methods for addressing MAC involve extensive debridement, which can increase perioperative risks.
September 30, 2024
This video shows a 55-year-old female patient who underwent a mitral valve repair for prolapse and had an anomalous right coronary artery as well. Dr. Vince Gaudiani performed an upper mini sternotomy, repaired mitral regurgitation, and dissected the right coronary artery to address these issues.