title: Evolution of the concept and practice of mitral valve repair.
abstract: The first successful mitral valve repair was performed by Elliot Cutler at Brigham and Women's Hospital in 1923. Subsequent evolution in the surgical techniques as well as multi-disciplinary cooperation between cardiac surgeons, cardiologists and cardiac anesthesiologists has resulted in excellent outcomes. In spite of this, the etiology of mitral valve pathology ultimately determines the outcome of mitral valve repair.
authors: 1 Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA ; 2 University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA.
authors: Lawrence H
authors: LH
authors: Cohn
authors: 1 Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA ; 2 University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA.
authors: Vakhtang
authors: V
authors: Tchantchaleishvili
authors: 1 Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA ; 2 University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA.
authors: Taufiek K
authors: TK
authors: Rajab
keywords: Mitral valve repair; minimally invasive valve surgery; outcomes; technique