Minimally Invasive Versus Full Sternotomy Approaches in Mitral Valve Surgery for Infective Endocarditis: A Retrospective Comparative Analysis.

While the mortality rate did not show statistically significant improvements (though there was a positive trend and both approaches report a mortality rate consistent with those reported in the literature) [ 19 ], MIMVS exhibited several advantages, including shorter ICU stays and reduced incidences of renal failure, stroke, and sepsis.

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