%0 Online Multimedia %A Nguyen, Tom C. %A Umana, Juan B. %D 2018 %T Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement by Thoracotomy: Step-by-Step Guide %U https://ctsnet.figshare.com/articles/media/Minimally_Invasive_Aortic_Valve_Replacement_by_Thoracotomy_Step-by-Step_Guide/5811132 %R 10.25373/ctsnet.5811132.v1 %2 https://ndownloader.figshare.com/files/10275372 %K Cardiac %K Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery %K Surgery %X

The video provides a step-by-step guide for performing a minimally invasive aortic valve replacement via right thoracotomy, with an emphasis on the pearls and pitfalls. The implantation of a bioprosthetic tissue and sutureless valve is described. The video is organized according to the following phases of the operation: preoperative, cannulation, exposure, and implantation.

Dr Nguyen is a proctor for Edwards LifeSciences and Abbott.

Learn more: https://www.ctsnet.org/article/minimally-invasive-aortic-valve-replacement-thoracotomy-step-step-guide

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