Full sternotomy access 25 (65.8%)
Hemi-sternotomy access 13 (34.2%)
Concomitant procedures
CABG 9 (23.7%)
Aortic surgery (total arch replacement) 2 (5.3%)
Mitral valve plasty 1 (2.6%)
Atrial fibrillation surgery 4 (10.5%)
Left atrial appendage amputation 38 (100%)
Morrow procedure 1 (2.6%)
Implanted valve size (mm)
19 4 (10.5%)
21 8 (21.1%)
23 16 (42.1%)
25 10 (26.3%)
Operative time (min) 196 + 71
Cross-clamp time (min) 65 + 24
Cardiopulmonary bypass time (min) 95 + 41
Hospital mortality 0
Low output syndrome 0
Cerebrovascular accident 0
Respiratory trouble 0
Infection 0
Renal failure 0
Revision for bleeding 1 (2.6%)
New pacemaker implantation 1 (2.6%)
New onset of atrial fibrillation 11 (28.9%)
ICU stay (hours) 31 + 20
Hospital stay (days) 11.8 + 6.3