Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement by Thoracotomy: Step-by-Step Guide

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.

Disclosure

Dr Nguyen is a proctor for Edwards LifeSciences and Abbott.