minimal invasive coronary surgery

BACKGROUND: conventional coronary artery bypass grafting (CCABG) tends to cause severe complications in patients with comorbid Coronary Artery Diseases (CAD) and diabetes. On the other hand, the Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (MICS CABG) via transthoracic incision is associated with rapid recovery and reduced complications. Adding to the limited literature, this study compares CCABG and MICS CABG in terms of efficacy and safety. METHODS: Herein, 104 CCABG and MICS CABG cases (52 cases each) were included...

The MMI Symani® is a recently approved robotic microsurgical system for surgical procedures in adults. The system enables the surgeon to create microanastomoses. Clinical applications so far include lymphatic vessels surgery and the creation of special flap plastics. The use of the system in coronary arteries has not yet been assessed. The aim of this preclinical study was to evaluate the applicability of the Symani® surgical system in the creation of coronary anastomoses a cadaveric porcine model...

OBJECTIVE: We evaluated the effectiveness of a consistent and structured self-practice coronary anastomosis program using a homemade low-fidelity beating-heart simulator. METHODS: An intermediary trainee was subjected to an 8-week structured self-practice program. The program was divided into 2 parts of nonbeating and beating practices with a minimum number of timed anastomoses. Each part was followed by an assessment using an objective skills assessment tool score...

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We present the case of a 61-year-old man with known Morbus Barlow disease, who presented with postoperative myocardial infarction and cardiac arrest within 1 hour after minimally invasive mitral valve surgery owing to coronary artery occlusion by native mitral valve tissue.

Coronary artery bypass grafting has evolved considerably since it was introduced approximately 50 years ago, with continuously improved patient outcomes as a result of this growth. The most up-to-date evidence on topics such as graft patency, grafting strategy, approaches to graft harvesting, minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting, and postoperative pharmacotherapy may lead to changes in current accepted practice. In addition, several unanswered questions in the field of coronary artery bypass grafting may benefit from further investigation and, if resolved, might advance the field and change practice...

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BACKGROUND: Acute coronary artery obstruction is a rare but lethal complication of surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR), which may be caused by embolization of resected native tissue such as calcium plaque, thrombus, or perivalvular aortic tissue like fat embolus. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are the main treatment modalities. PCI is less invasive, but it is difficult to determine its feasibility intraoperatively. CASE PRESENTATION: We report an 86-year-old woman who had asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis...

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is and continues to be the preferred revascularization strategy in patients with multivessel disease. Graft selection has been shown to influence the outcomes following CABG. During the last almost 60 years saphenous vein grafts (SVG) together with the internal mammary artery have become the standard of care for patients undergoing CABG surgery. While there is little doubt about the benefits, the patency rates are constantly under debate. Despite its acknowledged limitations in terms of long-term patency due to intimal hyperplasia, the saphenous vein is still the most often used graft...

PURPOSR: This study created 3D CFD models of the Norwood procedure for hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) using standard angiography and echocardiogram data to investigate the impact of shunt characteristics on pulmonary artery (PA) hemodynamics. Leveraging routine clinical data offers advantages such as availability and cost-effectiveness without subjecting patients to additional invasive procedures. METHODS: Patient-specific geometries of the intrathoracic arteries of two Norwood patients were generated from biplane cineangiograms...

OBJECTIVES: Hybrid coronary revascularization (HCR) involves the use of minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) to treat the left anterior descending artery (LAD), and percutaneous coronary intervention to treat non-LAD vessels. We reported the results of a comparative analysis between HCR and off-pump CABG via sternotomy (OPCABG). METHODS: Data were retrospectively collated from patients who underwent HCR or OPCABG for multivessel coronary artery disease between 2011 and 2022...

Prostatic artery embolization (PAE) is one of the new treatment therapies for lower urinary tract symptoms in male patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. PAE is considered a minimally invasive option besides other famous traditional therapies such as transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and open surgery. Additionally, PAE has a specific advantage in managing the elderly group and underlying health conditions like anticoagulation. In this article, we presented the case of an 83-year-old male patient who has chronic urinary retention due to benign prostatic hyperplasia, left coronary artery stent placement, and long-term anticoagulation...

BACKGROUND: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a temporary and reversible systolic abnormality of the left ventricular apical area resembling a myocardial infarction. Cardiac rupture due to TCM is a rare but fatal complication. Without cardiac surgery, 94% of patients with left ventricular free wall rupture (LVFWR) due to TCM die. Furthermore, successful surgical cases are rare. We report herein the successful treatment of multiple LVFWRs due to TCM using a sutureless repair. CASE PRESENTATION: An 80-year-old man quarreled with his daughter and had a sudden onset of chest pain...

Coronary artery disease (CAD) and peripheral vascular disease (PVD) often coexist and are prevalent due to population ageing, smoking, diabetes, unhealthy lifestyles, and the epidemic of obesity. In high-risk patients, it is critical to minimize the overall burden of surgery to avoid poor outcomes and morbidity. Here, we present a case of successful coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with thoraco-bifemoral bypass surgery for PVD via a left thoracotomy approach. Traditionally, median sternotomy is done for these kinds of surgeries...

Concomitant atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation in cardiac surgery effectively restores sinus rhythm and may reduce morbidity and mortality. Cardiac surgery has witnessed the transition from the historical Cox Maze procedure to more modern and less invasive approaches for concomitant AF treatment. As minimally invasive cardiac surgery gains traction, ablation methods and careful patient selection become crucial to optimize results. Emerging techniques, including bipolar epicardial radiofrequency and endo/epicardial cryoablation, are central to these advances, targeting specific arrhythmogenic areas within the atria...

Robotic-assisted minimally invasive multiple vessel coronary bypass surgery is safe and can be performed with excellent results. In this video tutorial, we present our technique for robotic-assisted minimally invasive multivessel coronary artery bypass grafting, with complete coronary revascularization via a left anterior thoracotomy and guided by preoperative computed tomography.

OBJECTIVES: Minimally invasive coronary surgery (MICS) via lateral thoracotomy is a less invasive alternative to the traditional median full sternotomy approach for coronary surgery. This study investigates its effectiveness for short- and long-term revascularization in cases of single and multi-vessel diseases. METHODS: A thorough examination was performed on the databases of two cardiac surgery programs, focusing on patients who underwent minimally invasive coronary bypass grafting procedures between 2010 and 2023...

Iatrogenic injuries to the circumflex coronary artery during mitral valve surgery are probably underestimated (reported rates of 0.3% to 1.8%). This complication arises from the artery's close proximity to the mitral annulus, particularly at the anterolateral commissure. The study aimed to assess this risk in a patient group prone to such injury. The surgical procedure utilized a minimally invasive approach and indocyanine green based fluorescence imaging. This technique allows a real-time visualization of the circumflex artery, aiding precise placement of annular sutures and minimizing the risk of injury...

INTRODUCTION: The minimally invasive cardiac surgery off-pump coronary artery bypass (MICSOPCAB) is technically difficult; therefore, previous studies have indicated that MICSOPCAB should be contraindicated in patients with impaired left ventricular (LV) function. In this study, we investigated the feasibility of MICSOPCAB in patients with impaired LV function. METHODS: The 226 patients underwent MICSOPCAB between August 2017 and September 2022. Our study defined impaired LV function as ejection fraction (EF) in echocardiography 40% or less...

Primary heart tumors are rare, with atrial myxomas being the most common type. Atrial myxomas can lead to embolisms, heart obstruction, and systemic symptoms. Herein, we report a case of 72-year-old woman who presented with a left atrial myxoma at the atrial septal defect occluder, a new acute cerebral infarction, and MINOCA (myocardial infarction with no obstructive coronary atherosclerosis). Left atrial myxoma is a common primary cardiac tumor; however, left atrial myxomas arising after percutaneous atrial septal defect occlusion are rare...