Minithoracotomy versus sternotomy in mitral valve surgery: meta-analysis from recent matched and randomized studies.

Background: There is still ongoing debate about the benefits of mini-thoracotomy (MTH) approach in mitral valve surgery in comparison with complete sternotomy (STER). This study aims to update the current evidence with mortality as primary end point.

Methods: The MEDLINE and EMBASE databases were searched through June 2022.

Is robotic assistance an added value in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery? A meta-analysis from propensity score-matched series.

Objectives: There is still ongoing debate about the benefits of robotic assistance (R-MVS) in comparison with video assistance (V-MVS) in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery. This study aims to update the current evidence.

Methods: Three propensity score-matched studies published from 2011 to 2021 were included with a total of 1193 patients operated on from 2005 (R-MVS: 536, V-MVS: 657).