1. Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery is associated with excellent resource utilization, cost, and outcomes 
Robert B. Hawkins, MD, MSc, J. Hunter Mehaffey, MD, MSc, Samuel M. Kessel, BSBME, Jolian J. Dahl, MD, Irving L. Kron, MD, John A. Kern, MD, Leora T. Yarboro, MD, Gorav Ailawadi, MD 
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 
Volume 156, Issue 2, Pages e3 (August 2018)
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2. Figure 1
Total hospital costs by approach with median and interquartile range. Mini-MVR, Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.
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3. Figure E1
Balance assessment before and after propensity score matching showing the standardized mean difference. IABP, Intraaortic balloon pump; CVA, cerebrovascular accident.
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4. Figure E2
Distribution of propensity scores to undergo minimally invasive approach (A) before matching and (B) after matching.
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5. Mini-MVR operative setup with cannulation, port, and retractor placement.
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6. Video 1
Representative minimally invasive mitral valve repair. Video available at:
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