This publication reviews the current literature on the use of minimally invasive valve surgery in higher-risk patients, noting its expansion to more complex procedures despite a steep learning curve.
Does minimally invasive valve surgery (MIVS) improve outcomes in higher-risk patients?
This review summarizes the current literature on the use and outcomes of minimally invasive valve surgery in higher-risk patients.
The use of minimally, or less invasive, approaches to cardiac valve surgery has increased over the past decade. Because of its less traumatic nature, early studies in lower risk patients demonstrated the approach to be associated with an enhanced recovery, increased patient satisfaction, and good operative outcomes. With time, despite a steep learning curve, surgeons expanded this approach to perform more complex procedures, and include patients with more co-morbidity. The aim of this publication is to review the current literature involving the use of minimally invasive valve surgery (MIVS) in higher-risk patients.
Santana et al. (2017) conducted a review in Cardiac valve disease in high-risk patients. Minimally invasive valve surgery (MIVS) was evaluated. This publication reviews the current literature on the use of minimally invasive valve surgery in higher-risk patients, noting its expansion to more complex procedures despite a steep learning curve.