Table 3.

Main advantages and disadvantages of surgical techniques used to repair aortic insufficiency. STJ: sinotubular junction; AV: aortic valve; VSRR: valve-sparing aortic root replacement.

Surgical Techniques	Advantages	Disadvantages
David	Stabilization of aortic annulus base & STJ	No preservation of aortic root’s hemodynamics
Yacoub	Preservation of aortic root’s normal hemodynamics & AV cusp movement	Aortic root stability compromise
CAVIAAR	Stabilization of aortic annulus base & STJ Preservation of aortic root’s normal hemodynamics & AV cusp movement	Not adequate long-term outcomes