Abstract
Introduction: Surgical treatment for mitral valve disease has evolved and remains a rapidly expanding field. Minimally invasive mitral valve repair (MI-MVR) is a well-known alternative to conventional sternotomy mitral valve repair (cMVR). However, controversy as to the efficacy of MI-MVR persists, hindering the adoption and potential benefits of this less invasive approach. Areas covered: In this review, we provide an updated summary evaluation of the latest evidence, including observational studies, clinical trials and meta-analyses, regarding MI-MVR in comparison to cMVR. Expert commentary: The controversy that persists around the widespread adoption of MI-MVR procedures is addressed with the wealth of evidence published establishing similarly excellent outcomes between MI-MVR and cMVR.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 15-24 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- endoscopic
- mini-thoracotomy
- Minimally invasive
- mitral valve
- robotic
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine