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Review
. 2017 Apr;9(Suppl 4):S264-S270.
doi: 10.21037/jtd.2017.03.141.

Integrate imaging approach for minimally invasive and robotic procedures

Nikolay A Ivanov  1   2 , Daniel B Green  2   3 , T Sloane Guy  1
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Review

Integrate imaging approach for minimally invasive and robotic procedures

Nikolay A Ivanov et al. J Thorac Dis. 2017 Apr.

Abstract

Over the past two decades, robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery has been continuously refined and is currently an alternative to traditional open-heart surgery for some patients. The parallel evolution of imaging modalities has made robotic surgery safer and more efficient. Here, we review the pre- and post-operative use of computed tomography (CT) in minimally invasive and robotic cardiac procedures.

Keywords: Cardiac surgical procedures; X-ray computed tomography; minimally invasive surgical procedures; mitral valve annuloplasty; vascular graft occlusion.

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Conflicts of Interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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Figure 1
Figure 1
Three-dimensional (3D) volume rendered image obtained from a computed tomography (CT) scan showing a tortuous right external iliac artery with a narrowing (indicated by the arrow). In contrast, the left external iliac artery is normal.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Computed tomography (CT) scans demonstrating an aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA)—instead of taking origin from the brachiocephalic artery the ARSA is the last branch off the aortic arch and loops around to reach the right side. (A,B) ARSA is indicated by the arrow; (C,D) three-dimensional (3D) volume rendered images obtained from a CT scan.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Three-dimensional (3D) volume rendered images obtained from a computed tomography (CT) scan with ribs present (A) and digitally removed (B). Areas of pericardial calcifications can be easily seen and are indicated by asterisks.
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