Video-assisted endoscopic transaxillary approach for sutureless aortic valve replacement: report on the first national series
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Keywords

aortic valve replacement
minimally invasive surgery
transaxillary approach
sutureless valve
Perceval®

How to Cite

Fortunato, G. A., Gallardo, E. ., Busnelli, G. ., Posatini, R. A. ., & Kotowicz, V. . (2026). Video-assisted endoscopic transaxillary approach for sutureless aortic valve replacement: report on the first national series. Argentine Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, 24(2), 21–24. Retrieved from http://www.raccv.com.ar/index.php/revistaraccv/article/view/148

Abstract

We present the first national experience with endoscopic video-assisted transaxillary aortic valve replacement using the Perceval® sutureless aortic prosthesis. Three consecutive patients with severe aortic stenosis were included, all of whom underwent successful valve implantation.

 

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