Robotic-Assisted Cardiac Surgery Procedures: An Interview With Feras Khaliel

CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Dr. Joel Dunning recently had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Feras Khaliel, Chief of Cardiac Surgery at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center. They explored three innovative cases of robotic cardiac surgery that Dr. Khaliel performed, including severe aortic stenosis with severe ascending aortic dilatation; and a robotic procedure involving aortic valve replacement, mitral valve replacement, tricuspid repaid, maze ablation, left atrial appendage ligation and root environment reconstruction—all conducted using robotic techniques. Notably, they also discussed the world’s first robotic HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implant. Throughout their conversation, Dr. Dunning and Dr. Khaliel provided valuable context and background information on these innovative cases, showcasing videos of the procedures.

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