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Minimally Invasive Surgical Pulmonary Embolectomy: A Potential Alternative to Conventional Sternotomy
Conclusions Minimally invasive surgical pulmonary embolectomy appears to be a feasible approach in the treatment of patients with a submassive pulmonary embolism. A larger, prospective analysis comparing this modality with conventional surgical pulmonary embolectomy may be warranted. (Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery)
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - November 1, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

VATS Plication of the Diaphragm: A Descriptive Observational 10-Year Southampton Experience
Conclusions We found minimal access VATS plication of the diaphragm to be feasible and safe, but no firm conclusions should be drawn from our limited resources. We report the feasibility of concomitant bilateral VATS plication of the diaphragm in two adults, and this was not previously reported in the adult population. There is a need for further good quality, prospective studies, and randomized controlled studies evaluating efficacy of VATS diaphragmatic plication. (Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery)
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - November 1, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Robotic Mitral Valve Repair: The Learning Curve
Conclusions Technical efficiency of robotic mitral valve repair improves with experience and permits its safe and effective conduct. (Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery)
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - November 1, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Pathways to Innovation in Cardiothoracic Surgery
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2016 Best Manuscript Awards
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Thank You From Innovations to Our Reviewers
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Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - November 1, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Acknowledgment Source Type: research

Axial to Centrifugal Continuous Flow LVAD Pump Exchange Using Minimally Invasive Technique
We describe treatment of severe HeartMate II (Abbott, [St Jude Thoratec Corp], Pleasanton, CA USA) left ventricular assist device infection by minimally invasive exchange to an intrapericardial HVAD (HeartWare International, Inc, Framingham, MA USA) left ventricular assist device. (Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery)
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - November 1, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: How-To-Do-It Articles Source Type: research

Totally Thoracoscopic Pulmonary Vein Isolation: A Simplified Technique
Since the introduction of thoracoscopic ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF), the field of minimally invasive AF treatment has evolved toward an established treatment option for AF, with an overall 2-year antiarrhythmic drug free success rate of 77%. Complications are usually minor, and the incidence of bleeding needing conversion to sternotomy or (mini-)thoracotomy varies between 0% and 1.6%. Bleeding is often related to encircling the pulmonary veins, which is a blind maneuver that has to be done without direct camera vision. We propose here a modified surgical technique to simplify the procedure, shorten the operating ...
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - November 1, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: How-To-Do-It Articles Source Type: research

Minimally Invasive Septal Myectomy for Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
This report describes our minimally invasive approach for performing a septal myectomy via a ministernotomy that has been used at our institution for more than a decade. In particular, patient preparation, surgical technique, and clinical considerations are highlighted. Performed properly, this minimally invasive technique is a feasible and effective approach in our experience. (Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery)
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - November 1, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: How-To-Do-It Articles Source Type: research

Hematomas in Tiger Territory: An Endovascular Alternative to Wading In
A 26-year-old man presented with gunshot wound to the epigastrium. At surgery, he was hemodynamically stable and had a tense hematoma with thrill in zone 2 (right side) and porta triad. After liver injury was controlled, he underwent percutaneous stenting of a renal artery-vena cava fistula and the hepatic artery injury was followed. Historically, penetrating injury to zone 2 has mandated operative exploration. However, with the advent of endovascular options, in stable patients, catheter-based options offer a reasonable alternative with less risk of blood loss and possible nephrectomy. Renal artery stenting has been advoc...
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - November 1, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Rapid Explantation of Rapid-Deployment Sutureless Valve in Case of Acute Endocarditis: How to Remove Safely Sutureless Perceval S Prostheses
We report a case of infective endocarditis on a Perceval S aortic valve bioprosthesis, and we describe a feasible and useful technique that can help remove the infected valve. These maneuvers consist of an “x-movement” reached with the aid of anatomical forceps. The risk of infective endocarditis in patients with prosthetic valves is a well-known phenomena in cardiac surgery, and it can represent a life-threatening event in many cases. According to guidelines, an emergency surgical intervention is required in case of high risk of embolization, vegetation superior than 1 cm or acute cardiac failure secondary to the acut...
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - November 1, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Totally Endoscopic Robotic Management of Failed Percutaneous Atrial Septal Defect Closure With Tricuspid Valve Injury
Totally endoscopic robotic surgery is a safe approach to atrial septal defect closure in adults. Robotic approach can be an alternative to traditional incisions in the management of concomitant tricuspid valve regurgitation with ruptured chordae tendineae. Herein, we describe a woman who presented with atrial septal defect and tricuspid insufficiency after an unsuccessful percutaneous intervention with device removal from the right ventricle. Concomitant closure of septal defect and tricuspid valve repair with artificial chords was successfully performed using robot assistance. (Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniqu...
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - November 1, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

The Axillary Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump as a Bridge to Recovery Allows Early Ambulation in Long-Term Use: Case Series and Literature Review
We evaluated the feasibility, tolerability, and efficacy of a strategy for transaxillary artery intra-aortic balloon pump placement for extended mechanical circulatory support of patients with postcardiotomy shock as a bridge to recovery. Patients requiring prolonged intra-aortic balloon pump support for postcardiotomy heart failure were identified. Intra-aortic balloon pump was tunneled through a 6-mm Dacron graft anastomosed to the right axillary artery. The intra-aortic balloon pump catheter is advanced under fluoroscopic guidance into the descending thoracic aorta. Three patients were transferred from outside facilitie...
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - November 1, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Pharmacomechanical Thrombolysis for Deep Vein Thrombosis in May-Thurner Syndrome
Conclusions In patients with May-Thurner syndrome, pharmacomechanical thrombolysis is an effective approach for the management of acute deep vein thrombosis, decreasing thrombus burden, and long-term postthrombotic syndrome when used in conjunction with stenting. (Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery)
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - November 1, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Three-Dimensional Printing of Life-Like Models for Simulation and Training of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Conclusions This life-like model can be used as a standard simulator to train younger, less experienced surgeons to practice minimally invasive cardiac surgery procedures and may help develop new operative tools. (Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery)
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - November 1, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research