Jörg Kempfert
EACTS annual meeting 2024

Symposium – ERAS in mitral valve surgery: The next big thing?

Prof. Di Eusanio

Prof. Meindert Palmen

Mitral Highlights 2024

Prof. Gloria Farber

Mitral Highlights 2024

Manuel Wilbring

Mitral Highlights 2024

Prof. Antonios Pitsis

Prof. Antonios Pitsis

Dr. Bouchard

Dr. Bouchard

Dr. Geirsson 

Prof. Hendrik Treede

Prof. Treede

Aortic Highlights course, 2023

Dr. Winkler

Aortic Highlights course, 2023

Prof. Piotr Suwalski

MVT Intermediate 2022 Course

Dr. Joseph Zacharias

MVT Intermediate 2022 Course

Live Case filmed at Hezrklinik Hirslanden, with:

• Prof. Dr. Med. Jürg Grünenfelder
• PD Dr. Med. Patric Biaggi

Prof. Augusto D’Onofrio

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.2

– What’s less invasive than minimally-invasive surgery? Micro-invasive.

– The initial pros and cons of each approach are clear, but what about the outcomes?

– Don’t forget to implement Enhanced Recovery After cardiac Surgery (ERAS) protocols.

Prof. Michael Borger

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.2

Prof. Marco Di Eusanio

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.1

– Minimally invasive: much more than just a small cut

– Already achieved a low mortality rate? Set new goals for new targets related to patient quality of life.

– Always consider… Do you need to be cautious with the sternum? Is the patient obese? Are you an experienced surgeon? Don’t forget to perform an Angio CT scan.

Prof. Bart Meuris

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.1

-Cosmesis vs clinical benefit? Cross-clamp times? Extra costs? Have you thought about these aspects before?

-What about less pain? Less blood loss? Shorter ICU stays? Lower rates of atrial fibrillation? Remember, there are always pros and cons.

-If combined procedures are necessary, minimally invasive can be a choice in experienced centers