Limitations
Although the preoperative data of the groups are similar, the
heterogeneity of the patient group, the presence of single-ventricle
physiology in the patient population, and the presence of patients with
complex pathologies requiring intracardiac repair make it difficult to
evaluate survival and early complications. Some changes of the surgical
teamĀ during the study period, the learning curve and better
postoperative care may have an impact on results. In addition, our study
has the disadvantages of being single-center and retrospective. We
believe that the rate of reoperation and reintervention may be affected
due to the relatively short follow-up times and the majority of patients
being operated on within the last 3 years.