RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Buckley, Rita T1 Recent Developments in Valve Surgery JF MD Conference Express YR 2011 FD SAGE Publications VO 11 IS 9 SP 10 OP 11 DO 10.1177/155989771109003 UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/11/9/10.abstract AB Surgical valve replacement or repair is the gold standard treatment of severe valvular heart disease and severe symptomatic valve stenosis [Guidoin R et al. Ann NY Acad Sci 2010]. This article discusses recent developments and challenges in the field of surgery for valvular disease.