|
Experienced surgeon
N=83 (%)
|
Less experienced surgeon
N=40 (%)
|
Extensive calcification |
39 (46.99) |
7 (17.5) |
Repair failure |
15 (18) |
9 (22.5) |
Leaflet restriction |
10 (12) |
7 (17.5) |
To minimize CX time |
10 (12) |
4 (10) |
Difficult exposure |
6 (7.2) |
3 (7.5) |
Redo sternotomy |
1 (1.2) |
0 |
Severe LV dilatation |
1 (1.2) |
0 |
Not reported |
1 (1.2) |
10 (25) |