Objectives Use of minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) is increasing, but to exert its
maximum effect on patient outcomes, MICS must be coupled with improved perioperative …

Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (MiMVS) has been increasing in prevalence. This
review focuses on the approaches, clinical outcomes, and patient selection for MiMVS …

OBJECTIVES Minimally invasive access has become the preferred choice in mitral and/or
tricuspid valve surgery. Reported outcomes are at least similar to classic sternotomy …

Background Robotic-assisted mitral valve surgery (RMVS) is becoming an increasingly
performed procedure in cardiac surgery, however, its true safety and efficacy compared to …

OBJECTIVES Analyses of fast-track (FT) processes demonstrated that low-risk cardiac
surgical patients require minimal intensive care, with a low incidence of mortality or …

OBJECTIVES Several thoracic incisions have been described and different techniques used
for cardiopulmonary bypass, myocardial protection, and valve exposure in minimally …

OBJECTIVES Few data are available regarding early extubation after mitral valve surgery.
We sought to assess the impact of an enhanced recovery after surgery-based protocol …

Background/Objectives: In recent decades, the advantages of minimizing surgical trauma
have led to the development of minimally invasive surgical procedures. While the benefits …

Background and Objectives: Minimally invasive cardiac surgery is an established approach
for the treatment of heart valve pathologies and is associated with excellent technical and …

Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) has been used since the 1990s and
encompasses a wide range of techniques that lack full sternotomy, including valve and …