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Robotic Heart: Innovations in Cardiac Surgery
Introduction
The term 'robotic heart' generally refers to the use of robotic-assisted technology in heart surgery. This advancement allows for greater precision, smaller incisions, and faster recovery times for patients undergoing cardiac procedures.
What Is Robotic Heart Surgery?
Robotic heart surgery is a minimally invasive procedure where surgeons use robotic systems to assist in complex heart operations. The most commonly used system is the da Vinci Surgical System, which allows a surgeon to control robotic arms with extreme precision.
Advantages of Robotic Heart Surgery
- Smaller Incisions: Traditional open-heart surgery requires a large chest incision, while robotic-assisted surgery uses small keyhole-sized incisions.
- Reduced Blood Loss: Less trauma to the body results in minimal bleeding.
- Shorter Hospital Stay: Patients often recover faster compared to traditional surgery.
- Lower Risk of Infection: Minimally invasive techniques reduce exposure to infections.
- Greater Surgical Precision: Robotics can provide high-definition 3D imaging and delicate movement control.
Common Procedures Using Robotics
- Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Repair
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) (selected cases)
- Atrial Fibrillation Surgery
- Removal of Heart Tumors
Considerations for Patients
While robotic surgery has many benefits, not all patients are suitable candidates. Factors such as overall heart function, previous surgeries, and specific heart conditions may determine eligibility.
Conclusion
Robotic heart surgery represents a revolutionary shift in the field of cardiac surgery, offering patients a safer and less invasive alternative to traditional heart operations.
Source recommendations
1. American Heart Association Guidelines on Cardiovascular Surgery
- https://professional.heart.org/en/guidelines-and-statements
- https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001038
- https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/consumer-healthcare/what-is-cardiovascular-disease/heart-surgery-resources
- https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001285
- https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/treatment-of-a-heart-attack/cardiac-procedures-and-surgeries
2. European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS) Guidelines on Minimally Invasive Surgery
- https://academic.oup.com/ejcts/article/55/1/4/5079878
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772993124002237
- https://academic.oup.com/ejcts/article/53/1/79/4316171
- https://www.escardio.org/static-file/Escardio/Guidelines/Documents/ehaa612.pdf
- https://academic.oup.com/ejcts/article/46/4/517/2755259
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