Closed chest resection of left ventricular myxoma through thoracoscopic assistance.

Tarcan, Onurcan; Köksal, Pinar; Çomaklı, Hakan; Sezer, Gül Baytan; Günaydın, Gülser; Uslu, Hatim Yahya; Aybek, Tayfun · Ann Thorac Surg · 2011

case_report · Level V

Where this comes from

Abstract

We performed a totally endoscopic resection of a left ventricular myxoma using the Heart Port Endoclamp System and conventional endoscopic instruments in a young male patient. It is a feasible and safe procedure with good clinical results and an excellent cosmetic outcome.

Medical subject headings