Evaluation of the Cosmetic Outcomes of Totally Endoscopic Cardiac Surgery

The SCAR scale consists of two simple questions about symptoms (itch and pain) with yes/no response options that are responded to by the patient and six clinician-related items that are rated by observers through photos of the incisions. This scale includes both objective measurements and patient-reported symptoms

The NRS scale, in which the patients score the cosmetic appearance of the scar from 0 to 10, is questioned.