Upper Ministernotomy, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Ascending Aortic Replacement

This video demonstrates the technique for performing aortic operations through a ministernotomy. The authors discuss the details of getting a good view through the ministernotomy, technique for working through a smaller incision and ensuring a secure anastomosis, and stable closing of the ministernotomy wound.

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