Robotic arrhythmia surgery and resynchronization.
Over the last decade, significant technological advancements have occurred in cardiac surgery. One such breakthrough has been the use of robotic telemanipulation systems, which allow the surgeon to perform cardiac surgery through a minimally invasive approach. As a result, surgery for atrial fibrillation and resynchronization therapy for congestive heart failure have been increasingly incorporated into the surgeon's armamentarium.
DeRose
Joseph J
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Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, and Department of Clinical Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA.
Kypson
Alan P
AP
D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000601:surgery*; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000601:surgery; D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D012371:Robotics