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Clinical Trial
. 1998;1(2):104-6.

3D-video- and robot-assisted minimally invasive ASD closure using the Port-Access techniques

H Reichenspurner  1 , D H Boehm, A Welz, C Schulze, B Zwissler, B Reichart
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  • PMID: 11276447
Clinical Trial

3D-video- and robot-assisted minimally invasive ASD closure using the Port-Access techniques

H Reichenspurner et al. Heart Surg Forum. 1998.

Abstract

Background: Video-assisted minimally invasive surgical methods with endovascular-based femoral cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and balloon occlusion of the aorta (Port-Access technique) were used to close an ostium-secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) in 7 patients.

Methods: Minor modifications were made to the system to provide drainage of the superior vena cava. The surgery was performed through a small (3.5-5cm) right anterolateral thoracotomy with 3D video and robotic arm assistance.

Results: The operative procedures were completely uneventful and the patients were discharged four days postoperatively in good condition and with excellent cosmesis.

Conclusion: Using the modifications described, the Port-Access surgical method can be recommended for minimally invasive closure of an ASD.

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