Beyond Conventional Operations: Embracing the Era of Contemporary Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Over the past two decades, minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) has gained a significant place due to the emergence of innovative tools and improvements in surgical techniques, offering comparable efficacy and safety to traditional surgical methods. This review provides an overview of the histo...

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Main Authors: Lilly Ilcheva, Petar Risteski, Igor Tudorache, Achim Häussler, Nestoras Papadopoulos, Dragan Odavic, Hector Rodriguez Cetina Biefer, Omer Dzemali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/23/7210
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Summary:Over the past two decades, minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) has gained a significant place due to the emergence of innovative tools and improvements in surgical techniques, offering comparable efficacy and safety to traditional surgical methods. This review provides an overview of the history of MICS, its current state, and its prospects and highlights its advantages and limitations. Additionally, we highlight the growing trends and potential pathways for the expansion of MICS, underscoring the crucial role of technological advancements in shaping the future of this field. Recognizing the challenges, we strive to pave the way for further breakthroughs in minimally invasive cardiac procedures.
ISSN:2077-0383