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September 30, 2024
Dr. Gaudiani performs a full sternotomy, valve replacement, and right atrial reduction in a 55-year-old patient who has complications from a prior open pulmonary valvotomy.
September 27, 2024
As more procedures are reimagined and adapted for minimally invasive surgery, standardization is key to maintaining safety and improving outcomes. A robotic-assisted approach for first rib resection can solve many shortcomings of the conventional open approach and, in expert centers, can prove superior in terms of dissection, visualization, and postoperative recovery.
September 26, 2024
The first stage of surgical management for a case of acute on chronic type A and type B aortic dissection involves using the Bentall procedure with total arch replacement. This was performed using an indigenously made conduit using the Sree Chitra valve and a continuous suture technique.
September 25, 2024
Robotic resection of pulmonary hydatid cysts is feasible with appropriate preoperative planning and active involvement of multidisciplinary teams, including infectious disease, pulmonology, and anesthesiology. Localization of the bronchopleural fistula, followed by closure and layered capitonnage, help obliterate the dead space after unroofing of the cyst. This video demonstrates appropriate intraoperative steps that are key in avoiding an anaphylactic reaction during the operation.
September 24, 2024
This video demonstrates the steps to place an AtriClip using an Intuitive XI robot to occlude the left atrial appendage in a high-risk patient with chronic atrial fibrillation.
September 23, 2024
This video demonstrates a patient with a failed MitraClip placement on the tricuspid valve, which led to severe tricuspid regurgitation, heart failure, and a dilated mitral annulus that required repair. The procedure included the removal of the MitraClip and the placement of an Abbott valve in the tricuspid position.
September 23, 2024
This video demonstrates the repair of prolapsing A1-P1 leaflets of the mitral valve and the insertion of a posterior annuloplasty ring through a mini sternotomy.
September 20, 2024
Yacoub's aortic root remodeling procedure has been recognized for its efficacy in avoiding anticoagulation issues and preserving aortic dynamics, with recent modifications enhancing the neo-aortic sinuses and sinotubular junction. This video demonstrates the Yacoub II procedure for acute aortic dissection.
September 19, 2024
The minimally invasive approach has recently been advocated for repairing various congenital cardiac anomalies, including ASD, partial AV canal, subaortic web resection, VSD, and PAPVC. The authors report this approach for the supracardiac TAPVC and to their knowledge, this is the first report of this type of operation.
September 18, 2024
CTSNet EIC Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Dawn Jaroszewski about optimizing pectus surgery. Dr. Jaroszewski addressed key issues, cryoanalgesia, and so much more.