RT Book, Section A1 Shekar, Prem S. A1 Lee, Lawrence S. A1 Cohn, Lawrence H. A2 Cohn, Lawrence H. A2 Adams, David H. SR Print(0) ID 1144164729 T1 Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Surgery T2 Cardiac Surgery in the Adult, 5e YR 2017 FD 2017 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780071844871 LK accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1144164729 RD 2024/10/09 AB Aortic valve surgery started with the implantation of the Hufnagel valve in the descending thoracic aorta in 1956. Its evolution over time has culminated with the establishment of percutaneous catheter-based aortic valve replacement techniques. As a new paradigm in aortic valve replacement is ushered, there will be new challenges for the cardiac surgeons to not only maintain the efficacy and outcomes of conventional valve replacement but to provide it in a less invasive approach. Modern techniques will be measured against conventional procedures, especially in the older patients with multiple comorbidities. Minimally invasive aortic valve surgery holds promise as an effective operation with reduced pain, improved respiratory function, early recovery, and an overall reduction in trauma.