Minimally invasive video-assisted cardiac surgery

Technological advances and expertise have allowed progress towards surgical treatment through mini-invasive techniques. Video surgery has been tracing the progress of all surgical specialties, being introduced as part of the arsenal of cardiac surgery treatment. Despite the technique's benefits, it is not considered a gold standard due to technical complexity. A retrospective observational study was carried out of our experience (n = 89) in minimally invasive video-assisted cardiac surgery by right mini-thoracotomy, including various procedures, mostly mitral valve surgeries. Fifteen complications were reported, with no in-hospital mortality. This approach has been successfully incorporated into our treatment armamentarium, and it is a safe and effective procedure.