Publication Name	World Journal of Cardiology
Manuscript ID	114507
Country	Türkiye

Category	Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Manuscript Type	Letter to the Editor
Article Title	Partial upper sternotomy in patients with obesity undergoing aortic valve replacement: A valuable step forward and important considerations
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Ufuk Türkmen
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Corresponding Author	Ufuk Türkmen, Associate Professor, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hitit University Faculty of Medicine, aa, Corum 19030, Türkiye. ufukturkmen@hitit.edu.tr
Key Words	Partial upper sternotomy; Obesity; Aortic valve replacement; Minimally invasive surgery; Cardiopulmonary bypass time; Intensive care unit stay
Core Tip	A recent meta-analysis demonstrated that partial upper sternotomy significantly reduced the length of the intensive care unit stay for patients with obesity undergoing aortic valve replacement without increasing major complications. These findings supported the use of partial upper sternotomy as a safe and effective minimally invasive strategy in patients who are high risk as long as sufficient surgical expertise is available. Further prospective studies are needed to confirm the long-term benefits and optimize standardization across centers.
Citation	Türkmen U. Partial upper sternotomy in patients with obesity undergoing aortic valve replacement: A valuable step forward and important considerations. World J Cardiol 2026; In press

Received	2025-09-22 02:35
Peer-Review Started	2025-09-22 02:35
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-04 08:56
Return for Revision	2025-12-04 08:56
Revised	2025-12-24 21:46
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-02 02:50
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-02 13:50
Articles in Press	2026-02-02 13:50
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