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Challenges facing totally endoscopic robotic coronary artery bypass grafting
Author(s) -
Moscarelli Marco,
Harling Leanne,
Ashrafian Hutan,
Athanasiou Thanos,
Casula Roberto
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
the international journal of medical robotics and computer assisted surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.556
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1478-596X
pISSN - 1478-5951
DOI - 10.1002/rcs.1598
Subject(s) - bypass grafting , popularity , robot , anastomosis , robotic surgery , computer science , learning curve , medicine , haptic technology , artery , grafting , surgery , simulation , artificial intelligence , operating system , psychology , social psychology , polymer , chemistry , organic chemistry
Abstract Background Robot‐assisted surgery is growing in popularity; however, robotic totally endoscopic coronary artery surgery (TECAB) remains challenging, particularly in multi‐vessel disease. Methods A review of the current literature surrounding TECAB using the da Vinci® system. Results The da Vinci robot is the only commercially available system, operating on a master–slave paradigm with the surgeon controlling the robotic arms from a remote console. Conclusions Robotic surgery today is presented with challenges, including dealing with a non‐perfect robot without haptic control, a steep learning curve, lack of established training criteria and high cost. Strategies such as structured, simulated training and novel anastomotic devices may potentially shorten the learning curve, improve patency and facilitate grafting in multi‐vessel disease. Future challenges will include the ability to demonstrate long‐term patency, morbidity and mortality at least comparable to conventional CABG, whilst also offering cost effectiveness in this increasingly difficult economic environment. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.