The risk for a redo procedure after aortic-valve replacement with a homograft seems to be acceptable when compared with other prostheses. Mortality was, however, elevated in patients with a homograft infection. Trans-apical procedures are safe and feasible and might be our preferred technique for the future. Valve infections still remain a contraindication for trans- apical procedures.

Comparing HG with other valve prostheses, survival and graft durability seem to be confirmed. They are vulnerable to infections. The hemodynamic performance is good, and hemorrhagic or thrombo-embolic events are rare.

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Our study demonstrated superior rates of survival and freedom from reintervention after AVR with aortic homografts. Implantation with a pulmonary graft was associated with a higher risk of redo surgery, owing to earlier degenerative alterations.

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