Affiliation:
1. Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
2. Department of Cardiac Surgery, Zurich City Hospital—Triemli, 8055 Zurich, Switzerland
Abstract
Over the past two decades, minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) has gained a significant place due to the emergence of innovative tools and improvements in surgical techniques, offering comparable efficacy and safety to traditional surgical methods. This review provides an overview of the history of MICS, its current state, and its prospects and highlights its advantages and limitations. Additionally, we highlight the growing trends and potential pathways for the expansion of MICS, underscoring the crucial role of technological advancements in shaping the future of this field. Recognizing the challenges, we strive to pave the way for further breakthroughs in minimally invasive cardiac procedures.
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