Mitral Valve Repair XII
Innovative Approaches to Classic Mitral Valve Reconstruction
This DVD collection covers the live cases from the twelfth annual Mitral Valve Repair
course to review in depth the latest techniques for valve repair, less invasive approaches
to this reconstructive surgery and the applications to different patient populations.
Alfredo Trento, MD and Gregory Fontana, MD invited Professor Alain Carpentier, MD,
PhD, Friedrich-W. Mohr, MD, PhD and Ralph Damiano, MD to join their team for an
intense practical program. Professor Carpentier was joined by his echocardiographer,
Alain Berrebi, MD. Ralph Damiano, MD joined this expert faculty to teach the surgical
treatment options for atrial fibrillation often associated with Mitral Valve Disease.
A selection of six live case demonstrations will offer a first hand opportunity to review
the complete spectrum of surgical approaches and techniques. Important new indications
for valve repair are also be demonstrated, including the surgical treatment of atrial
fibrillation for those patients in whom long-term anticoagulation is contra-indicated.
The interactive surgical demonstration cases were broadcasted from Cedars-Sinai
Hospital and captured in this DVD collection.
Program Educational Objectives for the Symposium were:
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Learn the basic and advanced techniques of mitral valve reconstruction, including
the remodeling philosophy and alternative techniques for sub-valvular
reconstruction.
Identify pre-operative and intra-operative indicators for appropriateness of valve
repair.
Assess the effect on outcome of NYHA classification and presence of atrial
fibrillation.
Learn techniques for reversal of atrial fibrillation and discuss the implications to
patient indications for mitral valve repair.
Demonstrate the correct and effective utilization of pre-operative and postoperative echocardiography.
Demonstrate the technical aspects of various less invasive surgical approaches,
cannulation, valve exposure, assessment and repair.
Understand tips and tricks to get out of trouble during complex cases.
Review the future of minimally invasive techniques including thorascopic
approaches and future utilization of robotics.