Robotic Surgical Training
One of the most important issues related to safe use is assembling the appropriate team of professionals involved with patient care.
Perfusionist-facilitated Simulation Activities for ECMO Specialists and Physicians, Cardiovascular Anesthesia and Surgical Residents and CV Surgery Teams (EP Video)
Jeff Riley discusses simulation activities for the entire operating room team (24:48 minutes).
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Air Lock and Embolism upon Attempted Initiation of Cardiopulmonary Bypass While using Vacuum-Assisted Venous Drainage
A description of indications and potential complications of VAVD is presented.
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.
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.
Ready or Not, Here I Come! (EP Video)
Linda Mongero discusses how the Columbia Presbyterian system incorporates perfusion safety (29:56 minutes).
Perfusion Incident and Near-Miss Reporting (EP Video)
David Fitzgerald discusses the basics of perfusion incident and near miss reporting (33:43 minutes).