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Robotic CABG

November 2, 2022
This article describes challenges and solutions for robotic assisted LIMA to LAD bypass surgery.
September 12, 2020
In this article, the authors demonstrate a novel technique of antegrade cardioplegia decannulation using the Cor-Knot system with phenomenal video and description on their case series. This technique has great utility in cases where closing the cardioplegia cannulation site can be challenging in minimally invasive video-assisted cardiac surgery.
December 20, 2018
Filmed at the 2018 STS Annual Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, John Puskas, Michael Halkos, and Robert Kiaii discuss hybrid coronary revascularization.
November 27, 2018
This video demonstrates three methods for identifying the LAD target in minimally invasive robot-assisted CABG.
September 6, 2018
Bob Kiaii of the London Health Sciences Centre in Ontario, Canada, presents a discussion on his long-term experience with a robotic-assisted coronary artery bypass grafting.
March 13, 2018
This video demonstrates two separate techniques for anastomosis when performing a totally robotic coronary artery bypass without the use of cardiopulmonary bypass.
June 23, 2016
In this STS-sponsored webinar, an expert panel of speakers presents on a broad spectrum of issues regarding readmission following cardiac surgery in general, and coronary bypass surgery in particular.
August 22, 2015
Outcomes of robotic vs nonrobotic cardiac surgery were evaluated using 1:2 propensity score matching of patients in the Nationwide Inpatient Sample.  Operations included valves/septae (10%), coronary arteries (47%), and other.  Mean costs were 7.5% higher for robotic cases.  Robotic procedures had shorter length of stay (5 vs 6 days), lower mortality