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MICS
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
MICS - Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) is the big area where techniques like Mini-sternotomy and Mini-Thoracotomy are included
MINI-STERNOTOMY
Open heart surgery here is performed through a 4 to 5 cm length sternal incision. Surgery from the aortic root to the arch can be performed with this access, including Bentall,'s operation, David's operation, ascending aorta repair and replacement.*
* According with PubMed literature
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MINI-THORACOTOMY
Mini-Thoracotomy is a surgical access ranging from 5 to 7 cm in length. Through this approach direct vision surgery for mitral, aortic and tricuspid valves as well as coronary revascularization is widely offered. Mini-thoracotomy surgery differs from an ECS procedure because of a larger incision, rib spreading or dislodgment and direct vision surgery. This approach doesn't need a thoracoscope and a camera to be performed.
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