A pericardial cyst is a rare mediastinal mass, often diagnosed as an incidental finding. Symptomatic patients or those with suspicion of malignancy may warrant surgical resection. In this video tutorial, we demonstrate the technical aspects of a totally endoscopic robotic-assisted pericardial cyst resection. This approach allows for definitive treatment through a safe procedure, with a small surgical wound, short in-hospital stay, a fast recovery, and almost no postoperative limitations.
Keywords: Minimally invasive; Pericardial tumor; Robotic cardiac surgery; Robotic resection; Robotic-assisted surgery; Tumor.
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