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Hwang B, Ren J, Wang K, Williams ML, Yan TD. Systematic review and meta-analysis of two decades of reported outcomes for robotic coronary artery bypass grafting. Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2024; 13:311-325. [PMID: 39157187 PMCID: PMC11327407 DOI: 10.21037/acs-2023-rcabg-0191] [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: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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Background Despite the well-documented safety and feasibility of robotic coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), widespread adoption of this approach remains limited by its steep learning curve, high procedural costs and paucity of data on longer-term efficacy. This current meta-analysis aims to provide a systematic overview of the outcomes of robot-assisted CABG, with a focus on long term graft patency and freedom from major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE). Methods A systematic literature search of three electronic databases was conducted for studies reporting outcomes of robotic-assisted CABG, and were grouped based on whether patients underwent robot-assisted minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (RA-MIDCAB), totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB) or were mixed. Perioperative and mid-to-long term results from included studies were pooled using meta-analysis of proportion or means in a random effects model. Results In the quantitative analysis, thirty-nine eligible studies included 6,152 patients who underwent RA-MIDCAB, 1,729 patients who underwent TECAB and 21,642 patients who underwent either form of robot-assisted CABG. A high level of heterogeneity was observed amongst baseline characteristics. Perioperative mortality and complication rates were low. Conversion rate to full sternotomy overall was less than 3.2% [95% confidence interval (CI): 2.1-5.2%, I2=39%]. At a mean follow-up duration of 5.2 years, overall graft patency was 96% for both RA-MIDCAB and TECAB, and freedom from major adverse cardiac events (MACE) or MACCE was 83.2% (95% CI: 72.0-90.4%; I2=90%) for RA-MIDCAB and 91.6% (95% CI: 86.6-94.9%; I2=76%) for TECAB. Conclusions Robot-assisted CABG is observed to have acceptable perioperative and mid-to-long term outcomes with promising overall graft patency.
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- Bridget Hwang
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- School of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- School of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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AlJamal YN, Burgin R, Kitahara H, Gonzalez G, Balkhy HH. Inexpensive and Easy to Set Up Robotic Cardiac Simulator Offers "Unlimited" Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Experience: Proof of Concept. INNOVATIONS-TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES IN CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY 2023; 18:419-423. [PMID: 37753828 DOI: 10.1177/15569845231199997] [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: 09/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Robotic totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB) grafting is the least invasive form of coronary bypass surgery. However, despite its advantages, this approach has not gained widespread adoption. One possible reason is the advanced and complex robotic skills required to execute a totally endoscopic sutured coronary anastomosis. We prepared a novel, inexpensive, easy to set up robotic TECAB simulator. METHODS A pig heart was placed in a cardboard box, and 3 holes were made on the side to mimic the exposure and surgical ergonomics of TECAB port placement. Four robotic ports were placed and docked to the da Vinci Si robot (Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA, USA). Monofilament 7:0 suture (7 cm long) was used to perform the anastomosis to the left anterior descending artery using remnant conduit. Seven cardiac surgeons of various training levels participated and were asked to fill out a 10-point questionnaire. RESULTS The cost of the simulator totaled $20 per session, with 20 min to assemble. Each session allowed each trainee to practice 3 to 4 coronary anastomoses. Three cardiac surgeons completed the survey and strongly agreed that the model was easy to set up, the anastomotic exercise was realistic, and that this practice helped them gain confidence. CONCLUSIONS Our TECAB simulator is inexpensive, easy to set up, and allows trainees to practice endoscopic coronary suturing. We believe this to be a valuable training tool to learn how to do TECAB for established surgeons and that such a simulator may be of great value to cardiothoracic training programs and their trainees. Further studies are warranted.
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- Yazan N AlJamal
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Chicago, IL, USA
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Cheng N, Zhang H, Yang M, Liu G, Guo Y, Kang W, Gao C, Wang R. Eleven-year outcomes of U-clips in totally robotic coronary artery bypass grafting versus standard hand-sewn running suture in robotic-assisted coronary artery bypass grafting. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2021; 33:27-33. [PMID: 33729469 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivab053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 12/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of patients undergoing off-pump robotic coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with either interrupted nitinol U-Clips in totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB) or standard running suture anastomosis in robotically assisted direct coronary artery bypass (RADCAB) over a decade. METHODS From January 2007 to December 2017, 280 patients underwent robotic off-pump CABG using the da Vinci S/Si Surgical System in our centre. TECAB with interrupted nitinol U-Clips anastomosis was performed in the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) to LAD grafting in 126 patients and RADCAB (n = 154) of the LIMA to LAD was completed with standard running suture. After discharge, patients were contacted through telephone interview and were invited to attend the outpatient clinic every 6 months or 1 year. The graft patency was assessed by coronary angiography or computed tomography angiography. RESULTS All cases were completed without conversion to median sternotomy or cardiopulmonary bypass. A total of 275 single internal mammary artery (IMA) grafts (271 LIMAs, 4 right internal mammary arteries) and 5 bilateral IMA grafts were used as single graft or composite grafts. All the patients were discharged without in-hospital mortality or adverse outcomes. The average follow-up was 89.7 ± 30.4 months (range, 14-143 months). The cumulative survival rates (P = 0.53), the cumulative IMA patency rates (P = 0.83), and the rates of freedom from major adverse cerebrovascular and cardiovascular events (P = 0.41) between TECAB and RADCAB all showed no significant difference in the follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Robotic off-pump CABG using IMA grafts is safe and can provide reliable long-term outcomes. Compared with the standard hand-sewn running suture technique in RADCAB, interrupted suture with the nitinol U-Clips in TECAB showed similar long-term clinical results and graft patency in LIMA to LAD bypass grafting.
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- Nan Cheng
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Evans AS, Weiner MM, Shaefi S, Patel PA, Townsley MM, Kumaresan A, Feinman JW, Fritz AV, Martin AK, Steinberg TB, Renew JR, Gui JL, Radvansky B, Bhatt H, Subramani S, Sharma A, Gutsche JT, Augoustides JG, Ramakrishna H. The Year in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia: Selected Highlights from 2019. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2019; 34:1-11. [PMID: 31759862 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2019.10.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2019] [Accepted: 10/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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This highlights in our specialty for 2019 begin with the ongoing major developments in transcatheter valve interventions. Thereafter, the advances in left ventricular assist devices are reviewed. The recent focus on conduit selection and robotic options in coronary artery bypass surgery are then explored. Finally, this special articles closes with a discussion of pulmonary hypertension in noncardiac surgery, anesthetic technique in cardiac surgery, as well as postoperative pneumonia and its outcome consequences.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Beth Israel, Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Smidt Heart Institute, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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