Comparative outcomes of minimally invasive right anterior mini-thoracotomy vs conventional sternotomy in aortic valve replacement: a propensity matched meta-analysis
Our study found RAMT a suitable alternative as it effectively reduced early mortality and ventilation time; however, high heterogeneity among the studies and limited data suggest that further research is warranted to confirm its efficacy.
Authors
- Ayesha Asad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2750-5407)
- Ahzam Khan Ghori
- Khabab Abbasher Hussien Mohamed Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4608-5321)
- Hafsa Jawaid
- Barka Sajid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2304-2196)
- Ali Abdullah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3696-6076)
- Zainab Wahaj
- Rabeya Farid
- Desaar Zehra
- Muhammad Affan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9841-7830)
- Kashmala Rahl
Institutions
- University of Khartoum (SD)
- Jinnah Sindh Medical University (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2025-09-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000003870
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00