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Valvular Surgery: Minimally Invasive vs Conventional Sternotomy

NCT04514315 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 120

Last updated 2022-06-01

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Summary

The conventional approach to heart valve operations is through a sternotomy. This involves a vertical incision in the sternum (breastbone) to gain access to the heart and its related structures. Post-operative recovery after sternotomy can take anywhere from 6 weeks to 3 months due to the time required for the sternum to fully heal.

Minimally invasive valve surgery is a less invasive alternative to conventional open-heart surgery. At the Foothills Medical Centre, surgeons perform minimally invasive valve surgery through a technique called right mini-thoracotomy. This involves a small incision on the right upper chest and leaves the sternum fully intact. It is unclear whether minimally invasive valve surgery provides better clinical outcomes and quality of life compared to conventional open heart surgery.

The purpose of this research study is to compare the clinical outcomes of minimally invasive valve surgery via right mini-thoracotomy to conventional surgery via open-heart surgery. The results of this study will inform surgeons of the benefits and disadvantages of minimally invasive surgery compared to the current standards. This will help in developing better treatment strategies for patients requiring valve therapy.

Conditions

  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Valvular Surgery

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Minimally invasive cardiac valvular surgery

Minimally invasive valve surgery via right mini-thoracotomy.

PROCEDURE

Conventional cardiac valvular surgery

Conventional valve surgery via full median sternotomy

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Calgary

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • William Kent, MD · University of Calgary

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-11-02
Primary Completion
2023-11-15
Completion
2023-11-15

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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