Minimally invasive versus median sternotomy for mechanical mitral valve replacement: a single-center comparative study of treatment outcomes and quality of life

Mechanical mitral valve replacement (MMVR) is normally indicated for severe, irreparable mitral valve disease and is often performed through median sternotomy (MS). Compared with the traditional MS approach, the minimally invasive (MI) technique offers benefits like reduced trauma, faster recovery,...

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Main Authors: The Binh Nguyen, Tran-Thuy Nguyen, Long Hoang Luong, Duc Hoang Nguyen, Cong Huu Nguyen, Ngoc Thanh Le, Bao Giang Kim
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Published: PAGEPress Publications 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://www.italjmed.org/ijm/article/view/1963
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author The Binh Nguyen
Tran-Thuy Nguyen
Long Hoang Luong
Duc Hoang Nguyen
Cong Huu Nguyen
Ngoc Thanh Le
Bao Giang Kim
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Tran-Thuy Nguyen
Long Hoang Luong
Duc Hoang Nguyen
Cong Huu Nguyen
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Bao Giang Kim
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description Mechanical mitral valve replacement (MMVR) is normally indicated for severe, irreparable mitral valve disease and is often performed through median sternotomy (MS). Compared with the traditional MS approach, the minimally invasive (MI) technique offers benefits like reduced trauma, faster recovery, and improved cosmetic outcomes. Because most studies focused on the MI approach in mitral valve repair, data on the outcome of MI MMVR are very limited. Thus, we conducted this study to compare treatment outcomes and quality of life in patients undergoing MMVR using MI vs. MS techniques. A total of 86 patients (43 MI, 43 MS) were recruited from 2019 to 2024, with follow-up at 36 months post-surgery. Cosmesis was assessed using the Scar Cosmesis Assessment and Rating Scale; quality of life was evaluated via the Short Form-36 questionnaire. The MI group had longer cardiopulmonary bypass and cross-clamp times but shorter ventilation times, intensive care unit stays, hospital stays, lower costs, and better cosmetic outcomes compared to the MS group (p<0.05). In conclusion, MI for MMVR is a safe technique that reduces short-term recovery times and costs, resulting in improved cosmetic and postoperative quality of life.
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spelling doaj-art-3772e80506db4d009dbd3a2294f8305a2025-08-20T02:05:59ZengPAGEPress PublicationsItalian Journal of Medicine1877-93441877-93522025-06-0110.4081/itjm.2025.1963Minimally invasive versus median sternotomy for mechanical mitral valve replacement: a single-center comparative study of treatment outcomes and quality of lifeThe Binh Nguyen0Tran-Thuy Nguyen1Long Hoang Luong2Duc Hoang Nguyen3Cong Huu Nguyen4Ngoc Thanh Le5Bao Giang Kim6Hanoi Medical University; Cardiovascular Center, E Hospital, HanoiCardiovascular Center, E Hospital, Hanoi;VNU University of Medicine and Pharmacy, HanoiDepartment of iPS Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Kansai Medical University, OsakaHanoi Medical University, Vietnam; Cardiovascular Laboratories, Methodist Hospital, Merrillville, IndianaCardiovascular Center, E Hospital, HanoiCardiovascular Center, E Hospital, Hanoi; VNU University of Medicine and Pharmacy, HanoiHanoi Medical University Mechanical mitral valve replacement (MMVR) is normally indicated for severe, irreparable mitral valve disease and is often performed through median sternotomy (MS). Compared with the traditional MS approach, the minimally invasive (MI) technique offers benefits like reduced trauma, faster recovery, and improved cosmetic outcomes. Because most studies focused on the MI approach in mitral valve repair, data on the outcome of MI MMVR are very limited. Thus, we conducted this study to compare treatment outcomes and quality of life in patients undergoing MMVR using MI vs. MS techniques. A total of 86 patients (43 MI, 43 MS) were recruited from 2019 to 2024, with follow-up at 36 months post-surgery. Cosmesis was assessed using the Scar Cosmesis Assessment and Rating Scale; quality of life was evaluated via the Short Form-36 questionnaire. The MI group had longer cardiopulmonary bypass and cross-clamp times but shorter ventilation times, intensive care unit stays, hospital stays, lower costs, and better cosmetic outcomes compared to the MS group (p<0.05). In conclusion, MI for MMVR is a safe technique that reduces short-term recovery times and costs, resulting in improved cosmetic and postoperative quality of life. https://www.italjmed.org/ijm/article/view/1963Mechanical mitral valve replacementquality of lifeminimally invasivesternotomy
spellingShingle The Binh Nguyen
Tran-Thuy Nguyen
Long Hoang Luong
Duc Hoang Nguyen
Cong Huu Nguyen
Ngoc Thanh Le
Bao Giang Kim
Minimally invasive versus median sternotomy for mechanical mitral valve replacement: a single-center comparative study of treatment outcomes and quality of life
Italian Journal of Medicine
Mechanical mitral valve replacement
quality of life
minimally invasive
sternotomy
title Minimally invasive versus median sternotomy for mechanical mitral valve replacement: a single-center comparative study of treatment outcomes and quality of life
title_full Minimally invasive versus median sternotomy for mechanical mitral valve replacement: a single-center comparative study of treatment outcomes and quality of life
title_fullStr Minimally invasive versus median sternotomy for mechanical mitral valve replacement: a single-center comparative study of treatment outcomes and quality of life
title_full_unstemmed Minimally invasive versus median sternotomy for mechanical mitral valve replacement: a single-center comparative study of treatment outcomes and quality of life
title_short Minimally invasive versus median sternotomy for mechanical mitral valve replacement: a single-center comparative study of treatment outcomes and quality of life
title_sort minimally invasive versus median sternotomy for mechanical mitral valve replacement a single center comparative study of treatment outcomes and quality of life
topic Mechanical mitral valve replacement
quality of life
minimally invasive
sternotomy
url https://www.italjmed.org/ijm/article/view/1963
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