<b>Video-Assisted Minithoracotomy Approach:</b> Technical Developments Towards Totally Endoscopic Sutureless Aortic Valve Replacement

Abstract

The described approach appears to be safe and feasible with adequate clamp times. Video assistance allows optimal visualization of the aortic root and accurate valve delivery, without conflict between the device, the camera, and the instruments, making this setting an encouraging baseline towards the assessment of the totally endoscopic approach.