Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (MIMVS) is technically challenging with a learning curve of 75-125 cases.This video demonstrates a simple and reproducible technique that provides a safe platform that can be built upon as one’s experience increases.
Video Chapters
00:00:18 Clinical Vignette
00:03:08 Cannula insertion
00:04:26 Preparation
00:11:47 Annuloplasty sutures
00:13:35 Valve analysis
00:15:30 Loop Technique
00:18:11 Annuloplasty ring
00:19:44 Completion
Cite this article as: Modi P. Minimally invasive mitral valve repair: the Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Technique—tips for safely negotiating the learning curve. Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2013;2(6):E2. doi: 10.3978/j.issn.2225-319X.2013.11.14
The Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery (ACS) is a bi-monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal, focusing on the latest clinical evidence and surgical techniques. For more information regarding upcoming issues and manuscript submissions please visit |