Key result
Port Access cardiac operations are linked to low perioperative morbidity and ~1% CABG operative mortality.
Why the study?
Are Port Access minimally invasive cardiac operations safe with acceptable operative risks in patients requiring CABG or mitral valve surgery?
Population
1,063 patients undergoing minimally invasive cardiac operations at 121 centers.
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
perioperative
Authors
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Supports selective use at experienced centers; extends observational data but leaves comparative effectiveness open.
Observational (n=1,063)
Yes
Are Port Access minimally invasive cardiac operations safe with acceptable operative risks in patients requiring CABG or mitral valve surgery?
Port Access minimally invasive CABG and mitral valve operations can be performed safely with low operative mortality and perioperative morbidity.
Galloway et al. (1999) conducted an observational in Cardiac operations (CABG, mitral valve replacement, mitral valve repair) (n=1,063). Port Access (PA) cardiac operations was evaluated on Operative mortality rate. Port Access cardiac operations had operative mortality rates of 1% for CABG, 3.3% for mitral valve replacement, and 1.5% for mitral valve repair, with low perioperative morbidity.
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