Comparison of Right Anterior Mini-Thoracotomy Versus Partial Upper Sternotomy in Aortic Valve Replacement.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Propensity score analysis of midterm outcomes after isolated aortic valve replacement through right anterior mini-thoracotomy and partial upper sternotomy could provide information about the most beneficial minimally invasive technique for the patient based on the preoperative risk factors.

Methods

Between March 2015 and February 2021, 694 minimally invasive isolated aortic valve surgeries were performed at our institution. Among these, 441 right anterior mini-thoracotomies and 253 partial upper sternotomies were performed. A propensity score analysis was performed in 202 matched pairs.

Results

Cardiopulmonary bypass time and cross-clamp time were significantly shorter in the right anterior mini-thoracotomy group than in the partial upper sternotomy group

SUBMITTER: Bakhtiary F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9402480 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature