Expanding surgical options using minimally invasive techniques for cardio-aortic and aortic procedures

Abstract

In an effort to minimize the morbidity and mortality of open cardio- aortic and aortic operations, which are ranked among the most extensive procedures, surgeons are attempting to use smaller minimal-access incisions, less-invasive open procedures, or more distal access sites to place aortic stented grafts by intraluminal closed methods. We review the latest trends in this rapidly evolving new field o f minimally invasive surgery.