Current status of robotically assisted coronary revascularization.
This article reviews the current status of totally endoscopic coronary revascularization using telemanipulation systems for robotic assistance. Current challenges in implementing a robotic surgical program are discussed, and application of the technology in both arrested and beating heart procedures is considered.
Wimmer-Greinecker
Gerhard
G
Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern Kai 7. D-60590 Frankfurt, Germany. Wimmer-Greinecker@em.uni-frankfurt.de
Deschka
Heinz
H
Aybek
Tayfun
T
Mierdl
Stefan
S
Moritz
Anton
A
Dogan
Selami
S
D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000379:methods; D004724:Endoscopy; D006324:Heart Arrest, Induced; D006801:Humans; D009204:Myocardial Revascularization / Q000379:methods; D012371:Robotics