title: Minimally invasive HeartWare LVAD implantation through single left thoracotomy.
abstract: Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is now a routine therapy for advanced heart failure. Authors demonstrate a novel technique of LVAD implantation through a single left thoracotomy with anastomosis of outflow graft to the arch of aorta. The technique avoids sternotomy or additional right thoracotomy, keeps ascending aorta clear and puts outflow graft away from the sternum.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic Transplantation and Mechanical Support, Harefield Hospital, Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, Hill End Road, London, UB9 6JH, UK, a.popov@rbht.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: Aron-Frederik
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Popov
authors.forename: Prashant Nanasaheb
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Mohite
authors.forename: Anton
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sabashnikov
authors.forename: Alexander
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Weymann
authors.forename: Nikhil Prakash
authors.initials: NP
authors.lastname: Patil
authors.forename: Diana García
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Sáez
authors.forename: Andre Ruediger
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Simon
mesh_terms: D006333:Heart Failure / Q000628:therapy*; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000379:methods*