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Interest in minimally invasive cardiac surgery in general, and mitral valve surgery in particular, has grown exponentially among cardiac surgeons and their patients. This enthusiasm can be attributed to improved enabling technologies, excellent clinical results, and enhanced communication. The authors believe that a truly “minimally invasive approach” is a philosophy and it consists of: (1) limited or no cardiopulmonary perfusion; (2) very small incisions; (3) minimal musculoskeletal retraction; (4) careful hemostasis; and (5) meticulous blood conservation. At present, mitral valve operations require cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) support and thus, we have directed our focus toward “minimalism” by the use of small incisions, videoscopic vision, robotic assistance, modified perfusion techniques, simplified aortic occlusion, and optimal myocardial preservation during mitral valve surgery. This chapter provides a synopsis of our mid-term minimally invasive mitral valve surgery experience along with a description of new methodologies.
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Chu, V.F., Nifong, L.W., Chitwood, W.R. (2004). Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery. In: Goldstein, D.J., Oz, M.C. (eds) Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery. Contemporary Cardiology. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59259-416-0_19
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