Exposures of Lateral and Inferior Cardiac Surface for Coronary Anastomosis during Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shantanu Pande ◽  
Devendra Gupta ◽  
CR Siddartha ◽  
Anubhav Bansal ◽  
Surendra K. Agarwal
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Coronary Artery Bypass ◽  
Artery Bypass ◽  
Median Sternotomy ◽  
Bypass Grafting ◽  
Artery Bypass Grafting ◽  
Inferior Surface ◽  
Off Pump

Exposure of the lateral and inferior surface of the heart during off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting is associated with some degree of cardiac instability during recovery with completion of grafting. Exposure of lateral and posterior surfaces by currently available equipment is difficult in minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting (MICABG) owing to limited exposure. We describe an effective variation of often-used technique of pericardial stitch in exposure of cardiac surfaces during MICABG. This technique was used in 24 patients undergoing multivessel MICABG. Deep pericardial sutures were used to manipulate the exposure of cardiac surfaces. Left anterior descending artery was grafted in all 24 cases. Obtuse marginal artery was grafted in 20 cases and posterior descending artery in 12 cases. Average grafts were 2.3 per patient. There was no conversion to median sternotomy. Use of deep pericardial suture is simple technique for exposure of lateral and inferior surface during multivessel MICABG. This offers adequate exposure and operating space for easy maneuverability.

Robot-Assisted Off-Pump Minimally Invasive Reoperative Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Case Report

2004 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. E533-E534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy P. Martens ◽  
Marco M. Hefti ◽  
Robert Kalimi ◽  
Craig R. Smith ◽  
Michael Argenziano
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Coronary Artery Bypass ◽  
Artery Bypass ◽  
Bypass Grafting ◽  
Robot Assisted ◽  
Artery Bypass Grafting ◽  
Off Pump

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting using Bilateral Internal Thoracic Arteries through a Left-Sided Minithoracotomy: A Single-Center Starting Experience

2018 ◽  
Vol 67 (06) ◽  
pp. 437-443 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Diab ◽  
Gloria Färber ◽  
Christoph Sponholz ◽  
Raphael Tasar ◽  
Thomas Lehmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Coronary Artery Bypass ◽  
Artery Bypass ◽  
Bypass Grafting ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
Artery Bypass Grafting ◽  
Off Pump ◽  
Sf 36

Abstract Background Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using bilateral internal thoracic artery (BITA) is associated with the best long-term survival. However, using BITA increases the risk of sternal wound infections with conventional sternotomy. We describe here our initial results of minimally invasive CABG (MICS-CABG) using BITA. Methods Patients were operated through an incision similar to that of standard minimally invasive direct CABG. All operations were performed off-pump. We evaluated patient's quality of life (QoL) using the Medical Outcomes trust, 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Results Between February 2016 and August 2017, we performed 21 cases of MICS-CABG using BITA. There was no intraoperative complication and no conversion to sternotomy or to on-pump. Two patients required reexploration through the same minithoracotomy for postoperative bleeding. Two cases of early postoperative graft failure were identified. There was no stroke or in-hospital mortality. The median duration of follow-up was 13 months, with a maximum of 19 months. Relief of angina was achieved in all patients. There was one readmission for superficial wound infection, which was conservatively treated. An 84-year-old man died 4 months after the operation. The remaining 20 patients attested good QoL with the SF-36 questionnaire. Conclusions Myocardial revascularization using BITA can be safely achieved off-pump through a left-sided minithoracotomy with good postoperative and short-term outcomes.

Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting: port-access approach versus off-pump techniques

1998 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 1036-1040 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hermann Reichenspurner ◽  
Dieter H Boehm ◽  
Armin Welz ◽  
Christoph Schmitz ◽  
Stephen Wildhirt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Coronary Artery Bypass ◽  
Artery Bypass ◽  
Bypass Grafting ◽  
Artery Bypass Grafting ◽  
Off Pump ◽  
Port Access

Off-Pump Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting with a Heart Positioner Direct Retraction for a Better Exposure

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 183-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keita Kikuchi ◽  
Dai Une ◽  
Koutaro Suzuki ◽  
Yoshiki Endo ◽  
Takayoshi Matsuyama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Coronary Artery Bypass ◽  
Artery Bypass ◽  
Bypass Grafting ◽  
Artery Bypass Grafting ◽  
Off Pump ◽  
Pump Cabg ◽  
Good Exposure

Objective Lateral and inferior territories are difficult to expose during off-pump minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting (MICS CABG). The use of cardiopulmonary bypass is required at times. We initiated a direct retraction method by using a cardiac positioner for a better exposure, in order to complete off-pump, multivessel MICS CABG safely. Methods We recently initiated multivessel MICS CABG, performed via a 6- to 9-cm left thoracotomy. For distal anastomoses, the lateral pericardial edge was pulled to the chest wall to optimize exposure of the lateral and inferior area. Next, a single- or multisuction cardiac positioner was put on the sides of the target vessel through the small thoracotomy and pulled directly toward the incision. Finally, a distal anastomosis was made with an epicardial stabilizer via the thoracotomy, as in standard off-pump CABG. Results There was no mortality or conversion to sternotomy. A total of 10 cases were targeted for off-pump multivessel MICS CABG with this approach. Nine were completed, while 1 still required pump assist. The average number of distal anastomoses was 2.8 ± 0.8. Two were successful off-pump quadruple bypass grafting with sequential anastomoses. All patients were discharged and remain well to this day. Conclusions Most multivessel MICS CABG was feasible without pump assist even at the initiation period. This approach is easy and helpful in providing good exposure of target vessels without requirement of additional incisions.

Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting: a systematic review

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 364-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keita Kikuchi ◽  
Makoto Mori
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Coronary Artery Bypass ◽  
Artery Bypass ◽  
Bypass Grafting ◽  
Artery Bypass Grafting ◽  
Off Pump ◽  
Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery ◽  
Pump Coronary Artery Bypass

To minimize surgical morbidity in coronary artery bypass grafting, minimally invasive cardiac surgery has gained popularity. Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting offers unique advantages compared to conventional off-pump coronary artery bypass or minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass in that it enables the surgeon to harvest and graft bilateral internal thoracic arteries via a small thoracotomy while being conducted completely off-pump. This review focuses on current evidence behind off-pump coronary artery bypass, multi-arterial revascularization, patient populations that would most benefit from bilateral internal thoracic artery minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting, the surgical technique, and early outcomes. By overcoming the perceived inability to utilize bilateral internal thoracic arteries in minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting, the new technique further expands the armamentarium of surgeons and cardiologists. Hybrid coronary revascularization with bilateral internal thoracic artery minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting further augments the appeal of the next generation of minimally invasive cardiac surgery.

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