title: Invited commentary.
authors.affiliation: Leipzig Heart Center, Struempellstrasse 39, 04289 Leipzig, Germany. michael.borger@med.uni-leipzig.de
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Borger
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000401:mortality; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D056346:Sternotomy; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000401:mortality