Learning curve in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery: a single-center experience
Abstract Background Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery is becoming a gold standard and provides many advantages for patients. A learning curve is required for a surgeon to become proficient, and the exact number to overcome this curve is controversial. Our study aimed to define this number for...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-019-1038-0 |