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Robotic resection of an aortic valve fibroelastoma using a right lateral approach
Author(s) -
Sandoval Elena,
FernándezCisneros Alejandro,
García Tito A.,
Pereda Daniel
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of cardiac surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.428
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1540-8191
pISSN - 0886-0440
DOI - 10.1111/jocs.15781
Subject(s) - medicine , papillary fibroelastoma , resection , cosmesis , aortic valve , surgery
Abstract Background and Aim of the study Robotic technology provides excellent visualization and surgical precision and it is reaching maturity in cardiac surgery, although mostly confined to mitral surgery and coronary revascularization. Robotic aortic valve surgery (rAVS) has not been sufficiently developed, and experience is extremely scarce. Methods We present a robotic resection of a papillary fibroelastoma on the aortic valve using a totally thoracoscopic right lateral approach. Results This technique provides excellent exposure, facilitates patient recovery and improves cosmesis. Conclusions rAVS has tremendous potential and many patients may benefit in the future. The lateral approach used in our case may offers advantages over others previously attempted and may also facilitate adoption of rAVS by teams currently performing robotic mitral surgery.