Background: Robot-assisted valve surgery represents the latest development in the field of minimally invasive approaches. Robotic assistance may provide greater visualization, enhanced dexterity, and greater precision than traditional mini-thoracotomy aortic valve replacement.Methods and Results: Aortic valve replacement operations using the da Vinci Xi Surgical System (Intuitive Surgical Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, USA) were performed on 2 patients, 1 with severe aortic insufficiency and the other with aortic stenosis. Both patients had an uneventful postoperative course and were discharged without any adverse events.Conclusions: Robot-assisted assisted aortic valve replacement appears feasible and safe in limited cases.
Robot-assisted AVRs were performed on 2 patients, 1 with severe AI and the other with AS. This is the first clinical report of robot-assisted AVR in Japan.
By Yasushi Yoshikawa
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Robot-assisted AVRs were performed on 2 patients, 1 with severe AI and the other with AS. This is the first clinical report of robot-assisted AVR in Japan.
By Yasushi Yoshikawa
https://t.co/UY9Ukhe1UP
#circ_j #Cardiotwitter https://t.co/61bNb14RcA