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    March 2028
  1. WON D, Bolling SF, Romano MA, Johnston DR, et al
    Long-Term Survival Advantage of Reoperative Surgical Mitral Valve Replacement Over Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Valve: A Multicenter Cohort.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2028 Mar 23:S0003-4975(26)00250.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    September 2026
  2. SINGH SK, Geirrson A
    Bridging the Gap in Concomitant Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Sep 18:S0003-4975(26)00934.
    PubMed    


  3. DAVID TE
    Does the size of the annuloplasty band or ring affect the durability of the mitral valve repair?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Sep 18:S0003-4975(26)00933.
    PubMed    


  4. LODO V, Barbero C, Italiano E, Weltert L, et al
    Redo versus primary minimally invasive mitral valve surgery: results from a multicenter registry.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Sep 16:S0003-4975(26)00912.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  5. MALIK MI, Rheault-Henry M, Cubas Llalle WS, Chu MWA, et al
    Annuloplasty Ring Size and Long-term Durability after Degenerative Mitral Valve Repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Sep 9:S0003-4975(26)00896.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  6. SOUSA UVA M, Milojevic M, Marin-Cuartas M, Kaul S, et al
    Emerging Longer-Term Evidence on Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation for Severe Aortic Stenosis in Low-Risk Patients: A Call for Caution.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Sep 9:S0003-4975(26)00894.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  7. YANG K, Liu Z, Zhou J, Zhang C, et al
    A Totally Robot-Assisted Combined Aortic Valve and Ascending Aortic Replacement: Challenging the Sternotomy Paradigm.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Sep 7:S0003-4975(26)00890.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  8. SUN Y, Dai Y
    Clarifying the Evidence for Early SAVR in Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Sep 4:S0003-4975(26)00884.
    PubMed    


  9. HOSHINO Y, Hayama H, Frankel WC, Unai S, et al
    Prevalence and Clinical Significance of Cusp Thickening and Reduced Cusp Motion After the Ozaki Procedure.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;122:651-659.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    August 2026
  10. LEHTINEN M, Romary DJ, An S, Kruse J, et al
    The Robot Effect: How Surgical Approach Relates to Guideline-Directed Management of Concomitant Diseases During Mitral Valve Repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Aug 19:S0003-4975(26)00827.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  11. MANENTI A, Pagnoni G, Coppi G, Coppi F, et al
    Insight into remodeling aortic valve in ascending thoracic aorta pathology.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Aug 7:S0003-4975(26)00819.
    PubMed    


  12. BACHA EA
    Surgical progress in pediatric mitral valve disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Aug 5:S0003-4975(26)00809.
    PubMed    


  13. MAINWARING RD
    Unifocalization of Major Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries and Pulmonary Arteries-Lessons Learned Over 20 years.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;122:279-290.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    July 2026
  14. RAJJOUB H, Wolfe SB, Wei L, Lagazzi LF, et al
    Longitudinal Outcomes of Mitral Valve Surgery for Infective Endocarditis Within a Repair-First Strategy.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jul 30:S0003-4975(26)00751.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  15. HAWKINS RB, Bonnell L, Mehaffey JH, Wyler von Ballmoos M, et al
    The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Risk Model for Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jul 20:S0003-4975(26)00726.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  16. GOLDBERG JB, Mehaffey JH, Paras ML, Vardas PN, et al
    The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Expert Consensus Document on Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis in People Who Inject Drugs.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jul 17:S0003-4975(26)00722.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  17. VURAL U
    Deferred AVR During CABG in Moderate Aortic Stenosis: Lower Index Risk or Deferred Cumulative Risk?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jul 2:S0003-4975(26)00695.
    PubMed    


  18. SHUHAIBER JH
    Beyond Gradient Alone: Hemodynamic Trajectories After Aortic Valve Replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jul 2:S0003-4975(26)00691.
    PubMed    


  19. FURUKAWA K, Ishii H, Sakaguchi S, Mori K, et al
    Anomalous Left Circumflex Artery in Valve Interventions: Surgical and Transcatheter Challenges.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;122:233-241.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  20. TAM DY, Razavi AA, Sallam A, Chen Q, et al
    Mortality and Reintervention After Robotic Mitral Repair in the United States.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;122:91-99.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  21. ZILLNER L, Wild MG, Hausleiter J, Zimpfer D, et al
    Large Mitral Annuli in Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement: A Marker of Advanced Disease or Limited Benefit?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jul 1:S0003-4975(26)00685.
    PubMed    


    June 2026
  22. SALLAM A, Tam DY, Razavi A, Sharew B, et al
    Transcatheter versus Surgical Mitral Valve Repair in Patients Younger than 70 Years in the United States.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jun 26:S0003-4975(26)00586.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  23. OVERBEY DM, Turek JW, Wolf SEM, Kucera JA, et al
    Initial Clinical Experience With Partial Heart Transplantation for Mitral Valve Replacement: An Experimental Approach.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jun 23:S0003-4975(26)00582.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  24. BIRLA RK, Kalustian AB, Wadhwa L, Grimm S, et al
    Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Recurrent Discrete Subaortic Stenosis: Insights from Bioinformatics Analysis of Human Tissue Samples.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jun 19:S0003-4975(26)00580.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  25. ALABBADI S, Toyoda N, Itagaki S, Egorova NN, et al
    Risk and Outcomes of Reintervention After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jun 11:S0003-4975(26)00547.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  26. MAGRUDER JT, Thourani VH
    Shortcuts and "the way": management of moderate aortic stenosis during coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jun 11:S0003-4975(26)00551.
    PubMed    


  27. BACH ERS, Edwards AM, Stankewicz M, Ramaiah C, et al
    Graft-Assisted Transapical Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement with Concomitant Robotic Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jun 9:S0003-4975(26)00539.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  28. CHEN L, Tiemuerniyazi X, Zhao W, Fang W, et al
    Left Ventricular Remodeling and Outcomes of Concomitant Mitral Valve Repair in Moderate Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jun 5:S0003-4975(26)00538.
    PubMed    


  29. LEE HC, Chen CY, Hsieh MJ, Lin CP, et al
    Impact of End-Stage Renal Disease on Outcomes in Mechanical Versus Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;121:1444-1452.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  30. LI J, Chen Y, Han X, Fang J, et al
    Transapical Beating-Heart Septal Myectomy for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy After Failed Septal Reduction Therapy.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;121:1462-1469.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    May 2026
  31. PARK I, Jeong DS
    Open Mitral Commissurotomy in Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis: Selection, Endpoints, and Durability.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 May 29:S0003-4975(26)00524.
    PubMed    


  32. MENG C
    Interpreting Mitral Annular Dimensions in Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 May 28:S0003-4975(26)00519.
    PubMed    


  33. ROGERS LJ, Ruiz-Segria C, Akowuah E
    Robotic mitral valve surgery: a new standard?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 May 27:S0003-4975(26)00517.
    PubMed    


  34. MIKAMI R, Kaneko T
    Pragmatic Evaluation of Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 May 19:S0003-4975(26)00459.
    PubMed    


  35. ALAGOZ M, Novick S, Al Rstum Z, Gupta S, et al
    Impact of LV Dilatation on Outcomes of Concomitant Mitral Valve Repair in Patients Undergoing CABG with Moderate Ischemic MR.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 May 16:S0003-4975(26)00456.
    PubMed    


  36. MAEDA K, Ito T, Ishiwari K, Tsujimoto T, et al
    Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair Using the Seamless Patch for Catheter Ablation-Induced Mitral Regurgitation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 May 14:S0003-4975(26)00450.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  37. YU PJ, Newman J, Chang SC, Habib RH, et al
    Optimal Management for Moderate Aortic Stenosis at the Time of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 May 13:S0003-4975(26)00440.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  38. BRAASCH MC, Bonnell L, Siki MA, Jones C, et al
    Longitudinal Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement Outcomes for Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis with Preserved Ejection Fraction.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 May 11:S0003-4975(26)00436.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  39. WOLFE SB, Mehaffey JH, Badhwar V
    Convenience Now, Complexity Later: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Young Patients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 May 6:S0003-4975(26)00430.
    PubMed    


  40. MA X, Cheng C, Li C, Hou N, et al
    Efficacy and Safety of Transapical Beating-Heart Myectomy in Patients Aged >65 Years With Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;121:1241-1251.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  41. WANG S, Dong Z, Liu Z, Han E, et al
    Minimally Invasive Electro Septal Myectomy for Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy Through a Right Infra-Axillary Incision.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;121:1129-1135.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  42. SAWMA T, Schaff HV, Arghami A, Greason KL, et al
    Late Survival and Self-Reported Quality of Life in Octogenarians With Prior Sternotomy Undergoing Valvular Surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;121:1111-1120.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    April 2026
  43. KONNAI M, Matsunaga S, Igarashi T, Wakamatsu H, et al
    Safety-Net Balloon Technique for Pledget Retrieval in Early Redo Aortic Valve Replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Apr 29:S0003-4975(26)00419.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  44. DAVID TE
    Mitral valve repair in patients with connective tissue disorders.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Apr 29:S0003-4975(26)00412.
    PubMed    


  45. CHEN L, Zhang P
    Reconsidering Patient Selection for Open Mitral Commissurotomy.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Apr 29:S0003-4975(26)00416.
    PubMed    


  46. DONG W, Zhou Y, Jiang J
    Reevaluating Risk Stratification in Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis: Insights Beyond Left Ventricular Remodeling.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Apr 28:S0003-4975(26)00415.
    PubMed    


  47. GARCIA-VILLARREAL OA
    Survival Outcomes of Combined Mitral Valve Surgery and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Moderate Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Apr 20:S0003-4975(26)00353.
    PubMed    


  48. GUO MH, Appoo J, Es H, Demers P, et al
    Unintended Impact of Left Shifting Aortic Guidelines on Aortic Valve Interventions.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Apr 20:S0003-4975(26)00349.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  49. WANG A, Gammie JS, Mackay SD, Jennings MR, et al
    Impact of preoperative left ventricular dimensions on early outcomes after mitral valve repair for degenerative mitral regurgitation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Apr 17:S0003-4975(26)00343.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  50. RAMLAWI B, Deeb GM, Yakubov SJ, Mumtaz M, et al
    Isolated Transcatheter and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in the Evolut Low-Risk Trial: 5-Year Comparative Outcomes.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Apr 15:S0003-4975(26)00340.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  51. KAZALEH M, Wagner C, Patil R, Pawar N, et al
    Durability of Mitral Valve Repair in Adult Connective Tissue Disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Apr 15:S0003-4975(26)00341.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  52. GLANCE LG, Dick AW, Knight PW, Bruckel JT, et al
    Hospital-Level Variation in Transcatheter versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement Among Patients Younger than 65 Years.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Apr 13:S0003-4975(26)00327.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  53. GUO J, Zhang P
    Risk-Modified Prosthesis Selection in Mitral Valve Replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Apr 11:S0003-4975(26)00323.
    PubMed    


  54. SHIMODA TM, Rabkin DG, Kuno T
    From Claims Data to Clinical Practice in Tricuspid Regurgitation: Context Matters.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Apr 11:S0003-4975(26)00332.
    PubMed    


  55. DAVID TE
    The effect of gender on outcomes of mitral valve repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Apr 8:S0003-4975(26)00314.
    PubMed    


  56. SALLAM A, Alabbadi S, Bowdish ME, Tam DY, et al
    Durability and Outcomes of Mitral Reintervention After Surgical Mitral Repair in Patients 65 Years and Older in the United States.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;121:881-891.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  57. ZHANG S, Yuan Q, Zhu Z, Deng L, et al
    Distinct Subgroups and Outcomes in Patients With Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy After Septal Myectomy.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;121:990-998.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  58. ZWISCHENBERGER BA, Odei A, Jensen C, Colton K, et al
    Relative Importance of Timing vs Size of Preoperative Stroke for Valve Operation in Infective Endocarditis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;121:913-919.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    March 2026
  59. LANG M, Schmid L, Doering M, Sarmiento Rios LF, et al
    Mitral valve repair for primary mitral regurgitation: long-term outcomes in women versus men.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Mar 31:S0003-4975(26)00305.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  60. RUCHONNET EP, Verdugo-Marchese M, Gunga Z, Marcucci C, et al
    Structural anomalies on cardiac computed tomography after full-root aortic valve replacement with a stentless porcine aortic root xenograft.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Mar 23:S0003-4975(26)00243.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  61. PARK I, Ahn JH, Sung K, Kim WS, et al
    Long-term Outcomes of Open Mitral Commissurotomy Versus Mechanical Mitral Valve Replacement in Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Mar 20:S0003-4975(26)00235.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  62. MIKAMI R, Rahimi M, Braasch MC, Soto C, et al
    Evaluation of Left Ventricular Function for Risk Stratification in Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis with Preserved Contractility.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Mar 20:S0003-4975(26)00231.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  63. ARIBINDI V, Kearns MJ, Tran HA, Pretorius GDV, et al
    Mitral Valve Homograft Used in Partial Heart Auto-Transplant Approach for Recurrent Endocarditis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Mar 20:S0003-4975(26)00236.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  64. ZILLNER L, Wild MG, Hell MM, Herkner H, et al
    CT based Annular Dimensions in Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement: A Multicenter Registry Study.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Mar 20:S0003-4975(26)00232.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  65. CHEN L, Tiemuerniyazi X, Yang Z, He L, et al
    Survival After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting With or Without Mitral Valve Repair for Moderate Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Mar 19:S0003-4975(26)00233.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  66. MEHAFFEY JH, Daggubati R, Jagadeesan V, Hayanga JWA, et al
    Transcatheter vs Surgical Tricuspid Valve Repair: An Analysis of Medicare Beneficiaries.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Mar 19:S0003-4975(26)00230.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  67. LUTFI W, Desai ND, Pan Z, Grasty MA, et al
    Aortic Valve Prosthesis Choice in Dialysis Patients: A Review of Medicare Data.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Mar 14:S0003-4975(26)00218.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  68. KOPRIVANAC M, Sutherland F, Svensson LG, Gillinov M, et al
    Transcervical Robotic Aortic Valve Replacement: A Possible New Frontier in Cardiac Surgery?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Mar 10:S0003-4975(26)00209.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  69. KARADZHA A, Schaff HV, Khan FW, Todd A, et al
    Late Outcomes After Mitral Valve Annuloplasty with a Standard 63-mm Posterior Band.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Mar 2:S0003-4975(26)00196.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    February 2026
  70. ALABBADI S, Toyoda N, Itagaki S, Iribarne A, et al
    Trends in Utilization and Outcomes of Ross, Transcatheter and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Adults Younger Than 65 Years Old.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Feb 26:S0003-4975(26)00155.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  71. YU Q, Zhang P
    Interpreting long-term outcomes after failed transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Feb 24:S0003-4975(26)00153.
    PubMed    


  72. BRAASCH MC, Kaneko T
    The Evolving Tsunami of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Feb 16:S0003-4975(26)00139.
    PubMed    


  73. CHOI JW, Gaca J, Zwischenberger BA, Milano C, et al
    Survival after mechanical vs biological mitral valve replacement: Influence of age versus operative mortality score.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Feb 14:S0003-4975(26)00129.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  74. KAWAMOTO N, Yamashita K, Suzuki K, Kakuta T, et al
    Robotic mitral valve repair and simultaneous on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting to the left anterior descending artery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Feb 12:S0003-4975(26)00119.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  75. MEJIA J, Goldstone AB
    Repair First, but Maybe Not Always? Risk Stratification in Pediatric Aortic Valve Disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Feb 12:S0003-4975(26)00120.
    PubMed    


  76. MEHAFFEY JH, Jagadeesan V, Hayanga JW, Chauhan D, et al
    Trends of Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients 65 Years and Younger in the United States.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Feb 6:S0003-4975(26)00109.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  77. CHAUGLE F, Mouchli AY, Ali N, Byrne JG, et al
    Definitive Repair After Staged Hybrid Procedure of the Ascending Aorta and Aortic Valve Redo Surgery for Kinked Aortic Graft.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Feb 6:S0003-4975(26)00110.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    January 2026
  78. GAN LX, Chang Y, Guo HW
    Y-incision aortic annular enlargement with Chimney mitral valve replacement for double small annuli: an alternative to Commando procedure?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jan 30:S0003-4975(26)00101.
    PubMed    


  79. TOM SK
    Valve-in-Chimney Mitral Valve Replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jan 30:S0003-4975(26)00095.
    PubMed    


  80. HUSSAIN ST
    Invasive Aortic Valve Endocarditis: Don't Miss the Early Signs!
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jan 30:S0003-4975(26)00096.
    PubMed    


  81. KASSEM S, Polvani G
    The "vertebro-sternal window" as an additional anatomical parameter in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jan 21:S0003-4975(26)00025.
    PubMed    


  82. VINHOLO TF, Awtry J, Cho M, Allen P, et al
    Long-Term Outcomes of Repeat Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement vs Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Explant: A Nationwide Analysis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jan 19:S0003-4975(26)00013.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  83. GILLINOV AM, Wierup P, Malas T
    The Right Ventricle Prefers Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery: Shouldn't You?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jan 19:S0003-4975(26)00016.
    PubMed    


  84. ZHANG W, Jiang Q, Zhu Y, Chen D, et al
    Predicting Suboptimal Outcomes After Initially Acceptable Aortic Valve Repair in Children.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jan 9:S0003-4975(25)01264.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  85. BAYLISS C, Wagnild J, Maier R, Ogundimu E, et al
    Right ventricular function after mitral valve surgery: Insights from the United Kingdom Mini Mitral study.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jan 7:S0003-4975(26)00002.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  86. STILL SA, Xie R, Vardas PN, Eudailey KW, et al
    Explantation of Transcatheter Aortic Bioprostheses in a Very High Risk Population.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;121:120-126.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    December 2025
  87. AWAD AK, Witten JC, Houghtaling P, Xu B, et al
    The Hidden Burden of Native Aortic Valve Endocarditis: Reevaluating Diagnostic and Pathological Challenges.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Dec 31:S0003-4975(25)01272.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  88. DAVID TE
    Surgery for failed mitral valve repair for degenerative disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Dec 30:S0003-4975(25)01278.
    PubMed    


  89. GILLINOV AM, Wierup P, Malas T
    If the Mitral Valve Is Broken, Fix it Early.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Dec 30:S0003-4975(25)01277.
    PubMed    


  90. DAVID TE
    Mitral Valve Replacement in Patients with MAC.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Dec 2:S0003-4975(25)01181.
    PubMed    


  91. GILLINOV AM, Wierup P, Malas T
    Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery: The Importance of Patient Selection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Dec 2:S0003-4975(25)01180.
    PubMed    


    November 2025
  92. KOTHARI PD, Shah VN, Mounzer M, Aikhionbare I, et al
    Single-Stage Combined Ascending Aortic and Aortic Valve Replacement with Orthotopic Liver Transplantation: A Rare Multidisciplinary Approach.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Nov 22:S0003-4975(25)01177.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  93. IBRAHIM ME, Toubat O, Sperry AE, Bonnell L, et al
    Outcomes of re-repair versus replacement after failed primary mitral regurgitation repair: STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database analysis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Nov 22:S0003-4975(25)01173.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  94. KISLITSINA ON, Cox JL, Johnston DR, Malaisrie SC, et al
    Impact of Preoperative Left Ventricular Dysfunction on Residual and Recurrent Mitral Regurgitation following Degenerative Mitral Valve Repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Nov 22:S0003-4975(25)01171.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  95. ROSE D
    Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement First, Surgery Later: A Strategy That Fails the Patients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Nov 21:S0003-4975(25)01156.
    PubMed    


  96. TOM SK, Norton EL, Gleason P, Guyton RA, et al
    Valve-in-Chimney Mitral Valve Replacement for Extensive Annular Calcification.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Nov 18:S0003-4975(25)01155.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  97. MALVINDI PG, Bifulco O, Spagnolo F, Galeazzi M, et al
    Simplified approach for minimally invasive mitral valve surgery through a trans-axillary mini-thoracotomy access.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Nov 17:S0003-4975(25)01113.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    October 2025
  98. BAKIR NH, Gillinov AM
    Maintaining the Clinical Benchmark for a Durable Mitral Valve Repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Oct 31:S0003-4975(25)01061.
    PubMed    


  99. YI J, Yu J, Procasky S, Banull N, et al
    Impact of Tricuspid Regurgitation on Outcomes after Cox-Maze IV Procedure.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Oct 29:S0003-4975(25)01058.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  100. HODGES K, McCarthy P
    Mitral Valve Repair with Increased Risk for SAM: Stick to the Basics.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Oct 27:S0003-4975(25)01052.
    PubMed    


  101. KANEKO T, Fukuhara S, Mehaffey JH, Chang SC, et al
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