40 The first irish minimally invasive mitral repair cases. (28th September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tolan, M
• Is Part Of: Heart. Volume 102(2016)Supplement 9
• Page Start: A21
• Page End: A21
• Publication Date: 2016-09-28
• Subjects: Heart -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Cardiology -- Periodicals; 616.12
• DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2016-310523.40
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1355-6037

Abstract

Abstract : The first five minimally invasive mitral surgery cases are reported. Age range was 69 to 76 years, two ladies and three men; all had degenerative mitral regurgitation and all valves were repaired using standard Carpentier principles. All were performed through a 5 to 8 cm skin incision, right anterolateral thoracotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass established via the femoral vessels. All patients were discharged within 6 days. No patient had residual mitral regurgitation on discharge and there was no morbidity of note in any of the patients. Minimally invasive surgery is a safe alternative to conventional open surgery when performed by an experienced mitral surgeon with appropriate training in minimal techniques.