Innovations Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery · 2017 · 23 citations · 17 references
Minimally invasive aortic arch surgery via partial upper sternotomy does not increase the risk of morbidity or mortality. Thus, in experienced hands, it is viable, safe, and therefore favorable and as a result should be offered to more patients.
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Michael E. Halkos, Faraz Kerendi, Richard J. Myung et al. · Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery · 2009 · 131 citations · Full text