Hunaid A Vohra1, Ricky Vaja2, Ilias Iakovakis2, Vinayak Bapat3, Jacek Szostek2, Christopher Young3. 1. Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospitals Leicester, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, UK hunaidvohra@yahoo.co.uk. 2. Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospitals Leicester, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, UK. 3. Department of Cardiac Surgery, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Here we aim to describe in detail the logical procedure and philosophical approach to establish a minimally access aortic valve replacement programme in the current era. METHODS: A real example of a National Health Service Trust in the United Kingdom has been described in a step-wise manner. RESULTS: The outcomes of the new procedure established in this fashion are reported and the philosophical lessons learnt from the experiences are highlighted. CONCLUSIONS: It is hoped that this paper will act as a template for newly established surgeons to embark onto a mini-AVR programme. An open-minded and enthusiastic team will undoubtedly be able to facilitate the introduction of this 'new service'. A sensible approach will provide safe and sustainable outcomes.
OBJECTIVES: Here we aim to describe in detail the logical procedure and philosophical approach to establish a minimally access aortic valve replacement programme in the current era. METHODS: A real example of a National Health Service Trust in the United Kingdom has been described in a step-wise manner. RESULTS: The outcomes of the new procedure established in this fashion are reported and the philosophical lessons learnt from the experiences are highlighted. CONCLUSIONS: It is hoped that this paper will act as a template for newly established surgeons to embark onto a mini-AVR programme. An open-minded and enthusiastic team will undoubtedly be able to facilitate the introduction of this 'new service'. A sensible approach will provide safe and sustainable outcomes.
Authors: Hunaid A Vohra; M Yousuf Salmasi; Lueh Chien; Max Baghai; Ranjit Deshpande; Enoch Akowuah; Ishtiaq Ahmed; Michael Tolan; Toufan Bahrami; Steven Hunter; Joseph Zacharias Journal: Open Heart Date: 2020-10