title: Invited commentary.
authors.affiliation: Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, The Methodist Hospital, 6560 Fannin St, Ste 1006, Houston, TX 77030, USA. mreardon@tmhs.org
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Reardon
mesh_terms: D006338:Heart Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D011379:Prognosis; D056346:Sternotomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome