The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 129, Issue 2 , Pages 442-443 , February 2005

Robotically assisted repair of sinus venosus defect

  • Emile A. Bacha, MD

      Affiliations

    • Sections of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Congenital and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, The University of Chicago Children's Hospital, Chicago, Ill
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints: Emile A. Bacha, MD, Congenital and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, The University of Chicago Children's Hospital, 5841 S Maryland Ave, MC 5040, Chicago, IL 60637
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  • Gil Bolotin, MD

      Affiliations

    • Sections of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Congenital and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, The University of Chicago Children's Hospital, Chicago, Ill
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  • Karen Consilio, PA-C

      Affiliations

    • Sections of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Congenital and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, The University of Chicago Children's Hospital, Chicago, Ill
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  • Jai Raman, MD

      Affiliations

    • Sections of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Congenital and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, The University of Chicago Children's Hospital, Chicago, Ill
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  • David G. Ruschhaupt, MD

      Affiliations

    • Section of Pediatric Cardiology, The University of Chicago Children's Hospital, Chicago, Ill

Received 10 May 2004 ,Accepted 17 May 2004.

  • Image Result

    The first nitinol U-clip is being applied. The coil and its release mechanism (black and white portions of the clip) are clearly seen. A cardiotomy sucker is present in the left atrium and was introdu

    The first nitinol U-clip is being applied. The coil and its release mechanism (black and white portions of the clip) are clearly seen. A cardiotomy sucker is present in the left atrium and was introduced through the posterior aspect of the minithoracotomy.

  • Image Result
    Several U-clips have been placed and released. The deployed coils are clearly visible. The limbus (superior aspect of the sinus venosus defect) is being grasped by the left robotic arm.

    Several U-clips have been placed and released. The deployed coils are clearly visible. The limbus (superior aspect of the sinus venosus defect) is being grasped by the left robotic arm.

PII: S0022-5223(04)00832-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2004.05.019

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 129, Issue 2 , Pages 442-443 , February 2005

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