Standardized Technique of Aortic Valve Re-implantation for Valve-sparing Aortic Root Replacement

The overall goal of this protocol is to describe in detail a Standardized and Reproducible Technique of Aortic Valve Re-implantation for Valve-sparing Aortic Root Replacement with particular emphasis on the management of the first row of the proximal suture. This method can help answer key questions regarding aortic valve preservation during aortic route replacement. The main advantage of this technique is that it uses a single graft with a pre-shaped sinus portion that helps standardization of the procedure.

Begin this procedure with patient selection as detailed in the text protocol. Prepare the surgery suite and the patient for surgery as previously described. Access the heart through a median sternotomy as referenced in the text protocol.