Abstract:

Over the past few years, the concept of "minimally invasive surgery" has generated a significant interest in the field of cardiovascular surgery. Congenital heart diseases such as patent ductus arteriosus, vascular ring or atrial septal defect have been treated using video-assisted technology. Although patients have undergone mitral valve replacement and repair, the focus of interest in the development of video-assisted cardiac surgery is in the treatment of coronary artery disease.

Authors:

Yves-Marie Dion, M.D., Alain Cardon, M.D., M.Sc., F.A.C.S., Olivier Hartung, M.D., Carlos R. Gracia, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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