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Azmi MI, Nair AK, Hashim SA. Self-Practice Program for Beating-Heart Minimally Invasive Coronary Anastomosis Using a Homemade Low-Fidelity Simulator: A Proof of Concept. INNOVATIONS-TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES IN CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY 2024:15569845241238999. [PMID: 38577864 DOI: 10.1177/15569845241238999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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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. The beating-heart simulator was built using motorized toy blocks connected wirelessly to a smartphone application. This was coded to enable rate selection. A junior consultant was compared to the subject at the end of the program. Both were tasked to perform 1 coronary anastomosis for both off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) and minimally invasive CAB (MICS) setup. The primary outcomes were anastomotic time and score compared with the junior consultant. Secondary outcomes were progression of anastomotic time and score throughout the program. RESULTS Overall performance of the studied subject approached the performance of the junior consultant in terms of time (OPCAB, 489 vs 605 s; MICS, 712 vs 652 s) and scores (OPCAB, 21 vs 20.7; MICS, 19 vs 20.6). There were inverse correlations between anastomosis time and number of practices for both nonbeating and beating anastomoses. Overall improvement was observed in terms of assessment scoring by 26.6%. CONCLUSIONS A structured self-practice program using an affordable and accessible simulator was able to help trainees overcome the MICS anastomosis learning curve quicker when introduced earlier. This may encourage earlier adoption of MICS among surgeons.
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- Cardiothoracic Division, Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Cardiothoracic Division, Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Ruel M, Gupta S, Ponnambalam M, Chong AY. Less Invasive and Hybrid Surgical/Interventional Coronary Disease Management: The Future Is Now. Can J Cardiol 2024; 40:290-299. [PMID: 38070770 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2023.11.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024] Open
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Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) has evolved to become the criterion standard in elective revascularisation for coronary artery disease (CAD), particularly in patients with complex or multivessel CAD, left main involvement, diabetes mellitus, or left ventricular dysfunction. Despite the superiority of CABG in patients with the most advanced forms of CAD, a standard CABG operation, through a median sternotomy and with the use of cardiopulmonary bypass, carries well recognised challenges. In this article, we describe newer approaches, such as off-pump CABG, minimally invasive bypass grafting, robotic CABG, and hybrid coronary revascularisation, which we consider as necessary ways to minimise invasion, reduce recovery time, provide the benefits of arterial grafting to more patients, and offer alternatives to mitigate the adverse effects of conventional sternotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass.
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- Marc Ruel
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Ilcheva L, Häussler A, Cholubek M, Ntinopoulos V, Odavic D, Dushaj S, Rodriguez Cetina Biefer H, Dzemali O. Thirteen Years of Impactful, Minimally Invasive Coronary Surgery: Short- and Long-Term Results for Single and Multi-Vessel Disease. J Clin Med 2024; 13:761. [PMID: 38337455 PMCID: PMC10856352 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13030761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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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. The study involved patients who underwent either minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting (MIDCAB) for the revascularization of left anterior descending (LAD) artery stenosis or minimally invasive multi-vessel coronary artery bypass grafting (MICSCABG). Our assessment criteria included in-hospital mortality, long-term mortality, and freedom from reoperations due to failed aortocoronary bypass grafts post-surgery. Additionally, we evaluated significant in-hospital complications as secondary endpoints. RESULTS A total of 315 consecutive patients were identified between 2010 and 2023 (MIDCAB 271 vs. MICSCABG 44). Conversion to median sternotomy (MS) occurred in eight patients (2.5%). The 30-day all-cause mortality was 1.3% (n = 4). Postoperative AF was the most common complication postoperatively (n = 26, 8.5%). Five patients were reoperated for bleeding (1.6%), and myocardial infarction (MI) happened in four patients (1.3%). The mean follow-up time was six years (±4 years). All-cause mortality was 10.3% (n = 30), with only five (1.7%) patients having a confirmed cardiac cause. The reoperation rate due to graft failure or the progression of aortocoronary disease was 1.4% (n = 4). CONCLUSIONS Despite the complexity of the MICS approach, the results of our study support the safety and effectiveness of this procedure with low rates of mortality, morbidity, and conversion for both single and multi-vessel bypass surgeries. These results underscore further the necessity to implement such programs to benefit patients.
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- Lilly Ilcheva
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (L.I.); (A.H.); (M.C.); (V.N.); (D.O.); (S.D.); (H.R.C.B.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (L.I.); (A.H.); (M.C.); (V.N.); (D.O.); (S.D.); (H.R.C.B.)
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Zurich City Hospital—Triemli, Birmensdorferstrasse 497, 8055 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (L.I.); (A.H.); (M.C.); (V.N.); (D.O.); (S.D.); (H.R.C.B.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (L.I.); (A.H.); (M.C.); (V.N.); (D.O.); (S.D.); (H.R.C.B.)
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Zurich City Hospital—Triemli, Birmensdorferstrasse 497, 8055 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (L.I.); (A.H.); (M.C.); (V.N.); (D.O.); (S.D.); (H.R.C.B.)
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Zurich City Hospital—Triemli, Birmensdorferstrasse 497, 8055 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (L.I.); (A.H.); (M.C.); (V.N.); (D.O.); (S.D.); (H.R.C.B.)
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Zurich City Hospital—Triemli, Birmensdorferstrasse 497, 8055 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (L.I.); (A.H.); (M.C.); (V.N.); (D.O.); (S.D.); (H.R.C.B.)
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Zurich City Hospital—Triemli, Birmensdorferstrasse 497, 8055 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (L.I.); (A.H.); (M.C.); (V.N.); (D.O.); (S.D.); (H.R.C.B.)
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Zurich City Hospital—Triemli, Birmensdorferstrasse 497, 8055 Zurich, Switzerland
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Yusuf MM, Bansal V, Gunasekaran S, Kaliyamoorthy D, Kumar AM. Total arterial revascularization using robot assisted minimally invasive coronary artery bypass: an Indian experience. Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024; 40:42-49. [PMID: 38125327 PMCID: PMC10728025 DOI: 10.1007/s12055-023-01593-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Objective The aim of this study is to analyze the early outcomes of Total Arterial Revascularization using Robot Assisted Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass at our center between June 2019 and January 2023. Methods This is a retrospective analysis of 195 patients who underwent Total Arterial Coronary Revascularization through Robot Assisted Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass procedure (RA-CABG) during the period of June 2019 and January 2023 in a quaternary care center in India. Primary outcome variables were in-hospital and 30-day mortality. Secondary outcome variables included duration of surgery, length of intensive care unit (ICU) stay, in-hospital stay and perioperative morbidity. The entire patient population was divided into two groups for a subgroup analysis based on when the surgery was conducted i.e. the years since the robotic program was begun at our institution with 81 patients in group I (2019-2021), and 114 patients in group II (2022-2023). Results 195 patients [88.7% male, mean age of 61.34 ± 9.58 years] underwent RA-CABG during the 5-year period (2019-2023) by a single experienced surgeon and his team. Conversion to larger thoracic incisions was required in 5 cases (2.59%). In-hospital and 30-day mortality was 1.02% each. The average length of ICU stay and hospital stay were 2.82 ± 1.17 days and 5.84 ± 1.71 days respectively. The duration of ICU stay correlated with the number of internal mammary artery grafts procured (p = 0.0022). Median duration of follow-up was 11 months. Overall mortality was 3.62% and cardiac related mortality was 2.07%, and 5 patients (2.59%) underwent percutaneous coronary intervention. Results of the sub-group analysis revealed a statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of number of internal mammary artery grafts procured (p = 0.010), need for transfusions (p = 0.00031), ICU stay (p = 0.0005) and in-hospital stay (p = 0.0006). Conclusions Total Arterial Coronary Revascularization through RA-CABG is a viable procedure in select patients. An experienced surgeon and team are required. Further studies in the form of randomized trials with long term follow-up are required to establish the overall utility, effectiveness and benefits to the patients.
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- Apollo Heart Institute, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Mathura Road, New Delhi, 110076 India
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- Apollo Heart Institute, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai, 600006 India
- Department of Medical Services, Apollo Hospital, Greams Road, Chennai, India
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Yaşar E, Duman ZM, Bayram M, Kahraman MZ, Köseoğlu M, Kadiroğulları E, Aydın Ü, Onan B. Predictors and outcomes of conversion to sternotomy in minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting. TURK GOGUS KALP DAMAR CERRAHISI DERGISI 2023; 31:161-168. [PMID: 37484640 PMCID: PMC10357860 DOI: 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2023.24552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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Background This study aims to investigate the risk factors and surgical outcomes of conversion to median sternotomy in minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting. Methods Between January 2017 and July 2022, a total of 274 patients (246 males, 28 females; mean age: 57.0±9.6 years; range, 33 to 81 years) who underwent conventional (n=116) or robot-assisted (n=158) minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting were retrospectively analyzed. The primary outcome measure of the study was conversion to median sternotomy, and the secondary outcome measures were operative mortality, length of intensive care unit and hospital stay. Results Conversion to median sternotomy was required in 26 (9.5%) patients. The most common cause of conversion was intramyocardial left anterior descending artery (27.0%). Among preoperative and operative characteristics, only age was statistically significant risk factor for conversion to sternotomy (odds ratio=1.06, p=0.01). Operative mortality occurred in one patient (0.36%) patient in the entire cohort. The length of intensive care unit and hospital stay was significantly longer in patients requiring conversion to median sternotomy (p=0.002 and p<0.001, respectively). There was no significant difference in other postoperative outcomes between the two groups (p>0.05). Conclusion Intramyocardial left anterior descending artery is the most common reason for conversion to sternotomy, and older age increases the risk of conversion. Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting can be performed with satisfactory results, even if it requires conversion to sternotomy.
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- Emre Yaşar
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Cizre State Hospital, Şırnak, Türkiye
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
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de Jong AR, Gianoli M, Namba HF, Roefs MM, Singh S, Segers P, Jacob KA, Suyker WJL. A Nationwide Study of Clinical Outcomes After Robot-Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery and Hybrid Revascularization in the Netherlands. INNOVATIONS-TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES IN CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY 2023; 18:73-79. [PMID: 36802970 PMCID: PMC9989225 DOI: 10.1177/15569845231154046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Robot-assisted minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (RA-MIDCAB) surgery and hybrid coronary revascularization (HCR) are minimally invasive alternative strategies to conventional coronary artery bypass surgery in patients with isolated left anterior descending (LAD) stenosis or multivessel coronary disease. We analyzed a large, multicenter data-set based on the Netherlands Heart Registration including all patients undergoing RA-MIDCAB. METHODS We included 440 consecutive patients who underwent RA-MIDCAB with the left internal thoracic artery to LAD between January 2016 and December 2020. A proportion of patients underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of non-LAD vessels (i.e., HCR). The primary outcome was all-cause mortality at median follow-up of 1 year, which was subdivided into cardiac and noncardiac. Secondary outcomes included target vessel revascularization (TVR) at median follow-up as well as 30-day mortality, perioperative myocardial infarction, reoperation for bleeding or anastomosis-related problems, and in-hospital ischemic cerebrovascular accident (iCVA). RESULTS Among all patients, 91 (21%) underwent HCR. At median (IQR) follow-up of 19 (8 to 28) months, 11 patients (2.5%) had died. In 7 patients, the cause of death was defined as cardiac. TVR occurred in 25 patients (5.7%), of whom 4 underwent CABG and 21 underwent PCI. At 30-day follow-up, 6 patients (1.4%) had a perioperative myocardial infarction, of whom 1 died. One patient (0.2%) developed an iCVA, and 18 patients (4.1%) underwent reoperation for bleeding or anastomosis-related problems. CONCLUSIONS The clinical outcomes of patients undergoing RA-MIDCAB or HCR in the Netherlands are good and promising when compared with the currently available literature.
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- Netherlands Heart Registration, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Said SM, Greathouse KC, McCarthy CM, Brown N, Kumar S, Salem MI, Kloesel B, Sainathan S. Safety and Efficacy of Right Axillary Thoracotomy for Repair of Congenital Heart Defects in Children. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg 2023; 14:47-54. [PMID: 36847761 DOI: 10.1177/21501351221127283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Minimally invasive repair of congenital heart defects in children has not gained wide popularity yet compared to minimally invasive approaches in adults. We sought to review our experience with this approach in children. METHODS This study included a total of 37 children (24 girls, 64.9%) with a mean age of 6.5 ± 5.1 years, who underwent vertical axillary right minithoracotomy for repair of a variety of congenital heart defects between May 2020 and June 2022. RESULTS The mean weight of these children was 25.66 ± 18.3 kg. Trisomy 21 syndrome was present in 3 patients (8.1%). The most common congenital heart defects that were repaired via this approach were atrial septal defects (secundum in 11 patients, 29.7%; primum in 5, 13.5%; and unroofed coronary sinus in 1, 2.7%). Twelve patients (32.4%) underwent repair of partial anomalous pulmonary venous connections with or without sinus venosus defects, while 4 patients (10.8%) underwent closure of membranous ventricular septal defects. Mitral valve repair, resection of cor triatriatum dexter, epicardial pacemaker placement, and myxoma resection occurred in 1 patient (2.7%) each. No early mortality or reoperations. All patients were extubated in the operating room, and the mean length of hospital stay was 3.3 ± 2.04 days. Follow-up was complete (mean 7 ± 5 months). No late mortality or reoperations. One patient required epicardial pacemaker placement due to sinus node dysfunction 5 months after surgery. CONCLUSIONS Vertical axillary right thoracotomy is a cosmetically superior approach that is safe and effective for repair of a variety of congenital heart defects in children.
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- Sameh M Said
- Division of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, 8138Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA.,Faculty of Medicine, 54562Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- M Health Fairview Health System, Masonic Children's Hospital, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- M Health Fairview Health System, Masonic Children's Hospital, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Masonic Children's Hospital, 5635University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Masonic Children's Hospital, 5635University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 289164Port Said University, Port Said, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesiology, 5635University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 12235University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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Gofus J, Cerny S, Shahin Y, Sorm Z, Vobornik M, Smolak P, Sethi A, Marcinov S, Karalko M, Chek J, Harrer J, Vojacek J, Pojar M. Robot-assisted vs. conventional MIDCAB: A propensity-matched analysis. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:943076. [PMID: 36110419 PMCID: PMC9468449 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.943076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Robotic assistance (RA) in the harvesting of internal thoracic artery during minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting (MIDCAB) provides several potential benefits for surgeon and patient in comparison with conventional MIDCAB. The two technical options have not been thoroughly compared in the literature yet. We aimed to perform this in our cohort with the use of propensity-score matching (PSM). Methods This was a retrospective comparison of all consecutive patients undergoing conventional MIDCAB (2005–2021) and RA-MIDCAB (2018–2021) at our institution with the use of PSM with 27 preoperative covariates. Results Throughout the study period 603 patients underwent conventional and 132 patients underwent RA-MIDCAB. One hundred and thirty matched pairs were selected for further comparison. PSM successfully eliminated all preoperative differences. Patients after RA-MIDCAB had lower 24 h blood loss post-operatively (300 vs. 450 ml, p = 0.002). They had shorter artificial ventilation time (6 vs. 7 h, p = 0.018) and hospital stay (6 vs. 8 days, p < 0.001). There was no difference in the risk of perioperative complications, short-term and mid-term mortality between the groups. Conclusions RA-MIDCAB is an attractive alternative to conventional MIDCAB. It is associated with lower post-operative blood loss and potentially faster rehabilitation after surgery. The mortality and the risk of perioperative complications are comparable among the groups.
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Masroor M, Chen C, Zhou K, Fu X, Khan UZ, Zhao Y. Minimally invasive left internal mammary artery harvesting techniques during the learning curve are safe and achieve similar results as conventional LIMA harvesting techniques. J Cardiothorac Surg 2022; 17:203. [PMID: 36002863 PMCID: PMC9404583 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-022-01961-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Internal thoracic arteries (ITAs) are considered to be the standard conduits used for coronary revascularization. Recently minimally invasive procedures are performed to harvest ITAs. The aim of this retrospective cohort study is to observe the effect and safety of less invasive LIMA harvesting approaches in the learning curve compared to conventional harvesting.
Methods We retrospectively analyzed the data of 138 patients divided into three different groups based on the LIMA harvesting techniques: conventional sternotomy LIMA harvesting, CSLH (n: 64), minimally invasive direct LIMA harvesting, MIDLH (n: 42), and robotic-assisted LIMA harvesting, RALH (n: 32). The same 138 patients were also divided into sternotomy (n: 64), and non-sternotomy (n: 74) groups keeping both MIDLH and RALH in the non-sternotomy category. Parameters associated with LIMA’s quality and some other perioperative parameters such as harvesting time, LIMA damage, perioperative myocardial infarction, ventilation time, 24 h drainage, ICU stay, hospital mortality, computed tomographic angiography (CTA) LIMA patency on discharge, and after one year were recorded. Results The mean LIMA harvesting time was 36.9 ± 14.3, 74.4 ± 24.2, and 164.7 ± 51.9 min for CSLH, MIDLH, and RALH groups respectively (p < 0.001). One patient 1/32 (3.1%) in the RALH group had LIMA damage while the other two groups had none. One-month LIMA CTA patency was 56/57 (98.2%), 34/36 (94.4%), and 27/27 (100%) (p = 0.339), while 1 year CTA patency was 47/51 (92.1%), 30/33 (90.9%), and 24/25 (96%) for CSLH, MIDLH, and RALH groups respectively (p = 0.754). In the case of sternotomy vs non-sternotomy, the LIMA harvesting time was 36.9 ± 14.3 and 113.6 ± 59.3 min (p < 0.001). CTA patency on discharge was 56/57 (98.2%) and 61/63 (96.8%) (p = 0.619), while 1 year CTA patency was 47/51 (92.1%) and 54/58 (93.1%) (p = 0.850) for sternotomy vs non-sternotomy groups. Conclusion Minimally invasive left internal mammary artery harvesting techniques during the learning curve are safe and have no negative impact on the quality of LIMA. Perioperative outcomes are comparable to conventional procedures except for prolonged harvesting time. RALH is the least invasive and most time-consuming procedure during the learning curve. These procedures are safe and can be performed for selected patients even during the learning curve.
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- Matiullah Masroor
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, 139 Renmin Middle Rd, Changsha, 410011, China.,Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Amiri Medical Complex, Qargha Rd, Afshar, Kabul, Afghanistan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, 139 Renmin Middle Rd, Changsha, 410011, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, 139 Renmin Middle Rd, Changsha, 410011, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, 139 Renmin Middle Rd, Changsha, 410011, China
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- Department of Surgery, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Xiangya Rd, Changsha, 410000, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, 139 Renmin Middle Rd, Changsha, 410011, China.
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