title: Robotic excision of aortic valve papillary fibroelastoma and concomitant maze procedure.
abstract: Cardiothoracic surgeons have utilized the surgical robot to provide a minimally invasive approach to a number of intracardiac operations, including tumor resection, valve repair, and ablation of atrial arrhythmia. We report the case of a 58 year-old woman who was found to have a mobile mass on her aortic valve during evaluation of atrial fibrillation. Both of these conditions were addressed when she underwent a combined robotic biatrial Maze procedure and excision of the mass, which proved to be a papillary fibroelastoma of the aortic valve.
authors.affiliation: Frederick Meijer Heart and Vascular Institute at Spectrum Health, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.
authors.forename: Edward T
authors.initials: ET
authors.lastname: Murphy