Operative technique for thoracoscopic transmyocardial laser revascularization.
We describe herein the operative steps used to perform a transmyocardial laser revascularization by thoracoscopy. A special technique and specific equipment are required for the efficacy and safety of the procedure. Our preliminary results with this novel approach suggest that it could be a valid alternative to the thoracotomic procedure.
Pietrabissa
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Istituto di Chirurgia Generale e Sperimentale, Università di Pisa, Ospedale di Cisanello, Italy.
Milano
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Bortolotti
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Mosca
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D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D009204:Myocardial Revascularization / Q000379:methods*; D013906:Thoracoscopy