Luigi Pirelli, Kendra J Grubb, Isaac George, Andrew M Goldsweig, Tamim M Nazif, Gry Dahle, Patrick O Myers, Maral Ouzounian, Wilson Y Szeto, Francesco Maisano, Arnar Geirsson, Torsten P Vahl, Susheel K Kodali, Tsuyoshi Kaneko, Gilbert H L Tang
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Abstract
Background: With the rapid growth and evolution of transcatheter valve therapies, surgeons are foreseeing a crucial change in their practice. Their role is rapidly evolving and the concept of a structured heart valve team is becoming central in every established SHD program. The knowledge and expertise of surgeons is adapting to a novel and revolutionized field of transcatheter valve therapies, where a multidisciplinary approach is crucial for optimal outcomes and patient satisfaction. This manuscript aims to discuss the evolving role of surgeons in structural heart interventions METHODS: We depict the importance of the heart valve team and outline the challenges surgeons are facing to establish themselves as structural heart operators.
Results: The switch in clinical practice surgeons are experiencing is extremely important for the future of cardiac surgery. The results of a globally conducted real-world survey shows that despite 97% of surgeons are active members of the heart team, 80% take part to TAVR procedures, and the percentage drops significantly in mitral and tricuspid interventions.
Conclusions: Surgeons need to evolve, adapt and embrace this new patient-centered paradigm and broaden their skills and competences maintaining a primary role in the treatment of valvular heat pathologies.
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The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery presents original, peer-reviewed articles on diseases of the heart, great vessels, lungs and thorax with emphasis on surgical interventions. An official publication of The American Association for Thoracic Surgery and The Western Thoracic Surgical Association, the Journal focuses on techniques and developments in acquired cardiac surgery, congenital cardiac repair, thoracic procedures, heart and lung transplantation, mechanical circulatory support and other procedures.