Vídeo-assisted minimally invasive mitral valve replacement

Abstract

The use of minimally invasive technics in cardiac surgery has become widely discussed, aiming improvements not only in the aesthetics aspects but also better functional results. In this report, we present a case of a patient with severe mitral stenosis that underwent succesful video-assisted minimally invasive mitral valve replacement.

Mitral valve; Minimally invasive surgical procedures; Video assisted thoracic surgery