title: [Robotically and video-assisted thoracoscopic interruption of patent ductus arteriosus].
abstract: Over the past decade, video-assisted thoracoscopic techniques have been used in the pediatric population. Recently, the computer-enhanced robotic system has been applied to video-assisted thoracoscopic interruption of patent ductus arteriosus (VATS-PDA). We focused on the utility of a voice-controlled robotic arm (automated endoscope system for optimal positioning: AESOP 3000) in VATS-PDA. Thirteen infants weighing 4.2 approximately 12.6 (mean 6.6) kg underwent robotically assisted VATS-PDA. Robotically assisted VATS-PDA is comparable with closure by means of the conventional video-assisted thoracoscopic technique.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan.
authors.forename: Kagami
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Miyaji
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D012371:Robotics; D020775:Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted / Q000379:methods*