Key result
Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement resulted in longer bypass times (142.7 vs 98.1 min, P<0.05) but shorter hospital stays (5.5 vs 10 days, P<0.05) compared to median sternotomy.
Why the study?
Does minimally invasive aortic valve replacement improve postoperative outcomes compared to conventional median sternotomy in patients undergoing aortic valve surgery?
Population
60 patients undergoing aortic valve replacement surgery
Comparison
Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement via… vs Conventional aortic valve replacement via median…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
intra-hospital
Authors
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May shorten hospital stay in selected patients; leaves open need for RCTs to confirm net benefit.
Cohort (n=60)
Does minimally invasive aortic valve replacement improve postoperative outcomes compared to conventional median sternotomy in patients undergoing aortic valve surgery?
Absolute Event Rate: 142.7% vs 98.1%
p-value: p=<0.05
Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement via right anterior minithoracotomy is associated with longer procedural times but significantly improved postoperative recovery metrics compared to conventional sternotomy.
Fortunato et al. (2012) conducted a cohort in Aortic valve disease requiring replacement (n=60). Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (right anterior minithoracotomy) vs. Median sternotomy was evaluated on Bypass time (minutes) (p=<0.05). Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement resulted in longer bypass times (142.7 vs 98.1 min, P<0.05) but shorter hospital stays (5.5 vs 10 days, P<0.05) compared to median sternotomy.
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