@article{JTD11277,
author = {Ernesto Greco and David Rose and Francesco Irace and Giacomo Frati},
title = {Optimizing the exposure in minimally invasive mitral surgery: a new left atrial retractor system},
journal = {Journal of Thoracic Disease},
volume = {8},
number = {12},
year = {2016},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Optimal exposure of the mitral valve is paramount in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and a prerequisite for successful mitral valve repair or replacement. We report the concept of a new left atrial retractor (Karl Storz GmbH, Tuttlingen, Germany) dedicated to MIS. The effectiveness of the device was evaluated in a prospective series of 40 patients successfully operated at our institution.},
issn = {2077-6624}, url = {https://jtd.amegroups.org/article/view/11277}
}