A new multi-suction heart positioner for minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting.

A new multi-suction heart positioner for minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 10;:
Authors: Sakaguchi T, Mizuno T, Ryomoto M, Sekiya N, Totsugawa T, Tamura K, Hiraoka A, Arai H
Abstract
Proper positioning of the heart via a small left thoracotomy is the main challenge during off-pump minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting (MICS CABG). Here we report a novel technique for target vessel exposure using the Tentacles NEO multi-suction heart positioner, a device with three independent small suction cups that can be applied to various surfaces of the heart and pulled toward any direction using attached traction chords. The armless design of the device enables the use of flexible exposure techniques and contributes to the safety and feasibility of MICS CABG.
PMID: 31518590 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - September 9, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Sakaguchi T, Mizuno T, Ryomoto M, Sekiya N, Totsugawa T, Tamura K, Hiraoka A, Arai H Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research