Closed-chest robotic mitral repair using a semi-rigid ring inserted through a trocar

Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Oct 1;66(4):ezae362. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezae362.

Abstract

There are several types of annuloplasty devices for mitral repair. We present a totally-thoracoscopic robotic mitral repair using a new semi-rigid ring with a nitinol core that makes it malleable so that it can be inserted through a trocar. This technique combines the advantages of semi-rigid rings and a totally-thoracoscopic approach, which may further expand this approach to other aetiologies.

Keywords: Annuloplasty ring; Mitral regurgitation; Mitral valve repair; Robotic surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Heart Valve Prosthesis
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / instrumentation
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / methods
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mitral Valve Annuloplasty* / instrumentation
  • Mitral Valve Annuloplasty* / methods
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency* / surgery
  • Mitral Valve* / surgery
  • Robotic Surgical Procedures* / instrumentation
  • Robotic Surgical Procedures* / methods
  • Surgical Instruments
  • Thoracoscopy / methods

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