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Totally Endoscopic Surgical Repair of Partial Atrioventricular Septal Defect in Children: Two Cases
In this report, we present two children who were successfully repaired partial atrioventricular septal defect by using totally endoscopic surgery without robotic assistance. (Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery)
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - September 1, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

CoreValve Double Jeopardy: Embolized Valve Capture With Subsequent Valve
We describe a case of self-expanding prosthesis embolization and present a solution using a second prosthesis to capture the embolized one. (Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery)
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - September 1, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Titanium Fastener Utilization During HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
The objective of this study was to investigate the feasibility of using titanium fasteners for securement of the inflow sewing ring during HeartMate 3 implantation. The secondary objective was to compare cardiopulmonary bypass and total operative times between the titanium fastener and hand-tied knot groups. Methods Clearance between the sewing ring and the HeartMate 3 device was assessed in vitro. Thirty-one patients undergoing HeartMate 3 implantation via median sternotomy at a single center from April 2017 to February 2018 were reviewed. The sewing ring was secured with hand-tied knots (n = 18) or titanium fasteners ...
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - September 1, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Evaluation of Conduction Disorders After Aortic Valve Replacement With Rapid Deployment Bioprostheses
Objective The aim of this retrospective, single-center study was to evaluate the occurrence of conduction disorders after rapid deployment aortic bioprosthesis implantation. Methods Electrocardiograms of patients undergoing INTUITY (Edwards Lifesciences, Irvine, CA USA) bioprosthesis implantation were collected at admission, during postoperative course, and at discharge. Primary end point was the occurrence of new-onset conduction disorders, defined as complete left bundle branch block, complete right bundle branch block, permanent pacemaker implantation, and worsening of pre-existing rhythm abnormalities. Secondary e...
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - September 1, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Concomitant Left Atrial Reduction in Rheumatic Mitral Valve Disease With Giant Left Atrium: Our Technique With Midterm Results
Conclusions Concurrent left atrium reduction with mitral valve procedure is a feasible and effective technique for event-free survival of the patients having giant left atrium with mitral disease. (Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery)
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - September 1, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Nonrobotic Total Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Proof-of-Concept Study in 20 Patients
Conclusions With a thoroughly surveyed learning curve, nonrobotic total endoscopic coronary bypass grafting procedure could become an alternative to other available treatment options; however, the value of the procedure has to be further investigated. (Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery)
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - September 1, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Robotic Versus Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Pulmonary Segmentectomy: A Cost Analysis
Conclusions In this small series, cost and outcomes in our early experience with robotic-assisted segmentectomy were comparable with our video-assisted thoracic surgery approach with trends toward shorter length of stay and fewer complications. Larger series are needed to validate these results. (Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery)
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - September 1, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Minimally Invasive Ozaki Procedure in Aortic Valve Disease: The Preliminary Results
Conclusions Ministernotomy combined with Ozaki procedure might be feasible, as well as an alternative to conventional sternotomy. This approach is associated with low mortality and morbidity and may be beneficial in younger populations. (Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery)
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - September 1, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Right Mini-thoracotomy Bentall Procedure
Conclusions The Bentall procedure can be performed through a right anterior mini-thoracotomy in selected patients with excellent clinical results. (Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery)
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - September 1, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Learning Curve of Robotic Lobectomy for Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer by a Thoracic Surgeon Adept in Open Lobectomy
Conclusions Adoption of a robotic platform for lobectomy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer by an experienced open thoracic surgeon is safe and feasible, with fewer complications, less blood loss, and equivalent nodal sampling rate even during the learning curve. The conversion to open rate significantly dropped after the first 40 robotic lobectomies, and operative time for robotic lobectomy approached open thoracotomy after 60 cases, after a bimodal curve. (Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery)
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - September 1, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Right Mini-thoracotomy Mitral Valve Surgery: The Art and Science of the Tailoring Approach
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Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - September 1, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Minimally Invasive Mitral Repair: Direct Aortic Cannulation Via Right 2nd Intercostal Space
The right 2nd interspace minithoracotomy has advantages over femoral arterial cannulation providing an alternative that should be in the arsenal of the minimally invasive surgeon; we describe here the method, the advantages, and the pitfalls. (Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery)
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - July 1, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: How-To-Do-It Articles Source Type: research

The “Paper Roll”: A Simple but Useful Tool for Minimal Invasive Mitral Valve Repair Surgery
During minimal invasive mitral valve repair, excessive valve tissue, as in myxomatous or Barlow disease, might be cumbersome to analyze and treat the subvalvular mitral valve apparatus. We developed a new, adaptive, flexible, and easy-to-use technique for better visualization of the subvalvular apparatus. After visualization of the mitral valve, a simple sterile paper ruler was curled up to a roll 1 cm in diameter and inserted through the mitral valve. By means of two endo forceps, the paper roll was uncurled to the desired diameter, thus pushing the valve leaflets away, allowing for a direct view onto the subvalvular appa...
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - July 1, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: How-To-Do-It Articles Source Type: research

Novel Sternal Reconstruction With Custom Three-Dimensional–Printed Titanium PoreStar Prosthesis
We report the first Australian use of a three-dimensional–printed titanium and PoreStar prosthesis in a 39-year-old woman for reconstruction after major surgical resection of the sternum for metastatic breast cancer. The patient successfully underwent excision of the sternum and costal cartilages as well as implantation of the prosthesis. We conclude that three-dimensional–printed prostheses are technically feasible to deliver excellent cosmetic result. (Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery)
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - July 1, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Single-Stage Total Arch Replacement With Open Stent Graft for Kommerell's Diverticulum With Right-Sided Aortic Arch
We treated a 70-year-old patient with Kommerell's diverticulum associated with an aberrant left subclavian artery and right aortic arch using single-stage total arch replacement with a commercially available open stent graft through only a median sternotomy. A four-branched prosthetic graft was implanted after insertion of the open stent graft through the anastomotic site under moderate hypothermia and cardiopulmonary bypass with selective cerebral perfusion. The aberrant subclavian artery was occluded by coil embolization from the distal site and anatomically reconstructed from the prosthetic graft. This approach is safe ...
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - July 1, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research