Transxiphoid approach for intracardiac repair using video-assisted cardioscopy.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Video-assisted cardioscopy (VAC) is a novel tool for providing clear visualization of small intracardiac structures and achieving complete repair in minimally invasive surgery. Between July 1999 and July 2000, 12 patients with atrial septal defect and ventricular septal defect underwent surgical repair using a combined procedure with the transxiphoid approach and VAC in our institution. The mean skin incision was 5.4 cm, and the postoperative courses of all the patients were uneventful without any complications. The mean hospital stay was 8.3 days and 1 patient (8.3%) needed blood products. Our experience showed the technical feasibility and acceptable surgical results of transxiphoid approach using a VAC.
Medical subject headings
- Heart Defects, Congenital
- Heart Septal Defects, Atrial
- Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted
- Xiphoid Bone