Robot-Assisted Atrial Septal Defect Closure Via the Left Atrium: Dual Case Reports
2024
Robot-Assisted Atrial Septal Defect Closure Via the Left Atrium: Dual Case Reports
Sample size: 2
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Yazan N. AlJamal, Hiroto Kitahara, Husam H. Balkhy
Primary Institution: University of Chicago, IL, USA
Conclusion
The study demonstrates that ASD closure via a left atriotomy using a robotic totally endoscopic approach is safe and feasible.
Supporting Evidence
- Both patients were discharged on postoperative day 1 and were doing well with complete resolution of symptoms at the 30-day follow-up visit.
- Robotic cardiac surgery has been shown to be safe and effective.
- Closing an ASD through a left atriotomy has certain advantages and has never been reported in the literature when done using a robotic approach.
Takeaway
Doctors used robots to fix holes in the hearts of two patients through a small cut, and both patients felt better afterward.
Methodology
The patients underwent totally endoscopic robot-assisted ASD closure via the left atrium.
Potential Biases
Potential conflicts of interest were declared by one author who is a proctor for Intuitive.
Limitations
The approach may not be suitable for all patients, particularly those with very large ASDs or other specific conditions.
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