Left Ventricular Venting through the Right Subclavian Artery Access during Peripheral Extracorporeal Life Support
We report here a simple technique for LV venting by a cannula inserted through right subclavian artery and positioned in the left ventricle.
Long-Term Safety and Effectiveness of Mechanical versus Biologic Aortic Valve Prostheses in Older Patients: Results from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery National Database
Among patients undergoing aortic valve replacement, long-term mortality rates were similar for those who received bioprosthetic versus mechanical valves.
Increased Red Blood Cell Transfusions Are Associated with Worsening Outcomes in Pediatric Heart Transplant Patients
We investigated the relationship between clinical outcomes and the amount of blood transfused both during and after heart transplantation.
The Why and the How of Low Fidelity CPB Simulation: The Maine Medical Center Experience (EP Video)
Robert Groom discusses the implementation of low fidelity simulation at Maine Medical Center (22:51 minutes).
Five Hundred Cases of Robotic Totally Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Predictors of Success and Safety
Robotic technology has enabled totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB) grafting.
Robotic Totally Endoscopic Multivessel Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Procedure Development, Challenges, Results
Closed-chest totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass grafting (TECAB) is feasible using robotic technology.
Mitral Valve Reoperation under Ventricular Fibrillation Through Right Mini-Thoracotomy Using Three-Dimensional Videoscope
Mitral valve surgery under VF through right mini-thoracotomy can be an alternative procedure for reoperation after conventional various cardiothoracic surgeries.
Total Blood Volume of Asian Patients undergoing Cardiac Surgery is far from that Predicted by Conventional Methods
We aimed to evaluate differences between calculation of TBV by Nadler's formula, a classic reference book method, and an established formula calculated by the authors.
Robotic Surgical Training
One of the most important issues related to safe use is assembling the appropriate team of professionals involved with patient care.
Retrograde Cardioplegia Revisited: Open Technique for Long Aortic Cross Clamping
Our result suggests that direct-vision retrograde cardioplegia is a safe and effective method of cardioplegia delivery, and provides longer period of myocardial protection than previously thought.
Evolution of Cannulation Techniques for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: A 10-Year Journey
Over 10 years of MICS, we have modified our techniques substantially, and the present report outlines the evolution of our current cannulation platform.
History and Current Status of Robotic Totally Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass
Robotic totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB) is a minimally invasive endoscopic surgical approach using the daVinci robotic telemanipulation system to perform coronary artery bypass grafting on the arrested or beating heart.