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Recent advances in minimal-access cardiac surgery using robotic-enhanced surgical systems.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15225118     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Recent advances in interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery have changed traditional therapeutic algorithms by altering indications, timing and patterns of referral for subsequent surgical treatment. Developments in coronary revascularization have focused on reducing both surgical invasiveness and trauma. Patients with significant comorbid pathologies, those undergoing reinterventions and especially the elderly may benefit from such hybrid procedures by avoiding cardiopulmonary bypass and a midline sternotomy. Minimally invasive techniques have revolutionized cardiothoracic surgery by increasing patient satisfaction and by reducing surgical trauma, hospital stay, and consequently overall costs. There are, however, limitations, but robot-assisted surgery endeavors to minimize these technical hindrances and thus allow better and more accurate surgical practice whilst minimizing surgical trauma.
Authors:
Roberto Casula; Thanos Athanasiou; Rodney Foale
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Expert review of cardiovascular therapy     Volume:  2     ISSN:  1744-8344     ISO Abbreviation:  Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther     Publication Date:  2004 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2004-06-30     Completed Date:  2007-10-05     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101182328     Medline TA:  Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  589-600     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Robotic Cardiac Programme, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London W2 1NY, UK. Rpcasula@yahoo.co.uk
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Cardiac Surgical Procedures / instrumentation*
Child
Diffusion of Innovation
Humans
Risk Assessment
Robotics*
Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive / instrumentation

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