Unlike in general surgery where laparoscopy has become the standard of care, minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) has been slow to develop. And there appear to be several barriers to the adoption of MICS techniques. Despite these challenges the practice of ‘minimal access’ cardiac surgery is widespread and appears to be increasing in popularity.
In this special series, a series of reviews highlighting the breadth and current status of minimally invasive cardiac surgery are presented.
Editorial
Minimally invasive cardiac surgery—a Fad or the Future?
Review Article
Anesthesia for minimally invasive cardiac surgery
Endoscopic vein harvesting
From less invasive to minimal invasive extracorporeal circulation
Minimally invasive and robotic coronary artery bypass grafting—a 25-year review
Minimally invasive aortic valve surgery
Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery
Robotic mitral valve surgery: a review and tips for safely negotiating the learning curve
Minimally invasive resection of benign cardiac tumors
Minimally invasive tricuspid valve surgery
Insights from advancements and pathbreaking research on the minimally invasive treatment of atrial fibrillation
Minimally invasive ventricular assist device implantation
Disclosure:
The series “Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery” was commissioned by the editorial office, Journal of Thoracic Disease without any funding or sponsorship. Jason Ali and Yasir Abu-Omar are serving as the unpaid Guest Editors for series.