Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement With Reimplantation Versus Remodeling: A Meta-Analysis

Valve sparing aortic root replacement has recently emerged as the preferred procedure, when feasible, for patients undergoing aortic root surgery. Two main options are available to achieve this: the Yacoub procedure (remodeling) and the David procedure (reimplantation). With these techniques differing considerably, the authors completed a meta-analysis of available outcome data to evaluate overall survival and need for reintervention.