Abstract: Background and Aim of the Study: An incompetent bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) can be treated through valve replacement or repair using various surgical techniques. This study presents the outcomes of a 13-year single-surgeon experience in BAV repair and compares two annuloplasty techniques: external and subcommissural aortic annuloplasty. Materials and Methods: A total of 150 consecutive patients (111 males; mean age: 43.2 ± 17.5 years)... [...] Read more

Abstract: Elderly patients with frailty and multiple comorbidities increasingly require mitral valve surgery. This includes patients who have previously undergone surgery with a tissue valve, which may deteriorate over time and require replacement. These cases are considered high-risk. There is growing interest in performing valve replacements using minimally invasive techniques, including access via the groin. However, such approaches are not always... [...] Read more