Other Cardiac Studies
Cardiac Resynchronization
DeRose JJ, Ashton RC, Belsley S, Swistel DG, Vloka M, Ehlert F, Shaw R, Sackner-Bernstein J, Hillel Z, Steinberg JS. Robotically assisted left ventricular epicardial lead implantation for biventricular pacing. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2003 Apr 16;41(8):1414-9. Abstract .
DeRose JJ Jr, Belsley S, Swistel DG, Shaw R, Ashton RC Jr. Robotically assisted left ventricular epicardial lead implantation for biventricular pacing: the posterior approach. Ann Thorac Surg. 2004 Apr;77(4):1472-4. Abstract .
DeRose JJ Jr, Kypson AP. Robotic arrhythmia surgery and resynchronization. Am J Surg. 2004 Oct;188(4A Suppl):104S-111S. Review. Abstract .
Jansens JL, Jottrand M, Preumont N, Stoupel E, de Canniere D. Robotic-enhanced biventricular resynchronization: an alternative to endovenous cardiac resynchronization therapy in chronic heart failure. Ann Thorac Surg. 2003 Aug;76(2):413-7; discussion 417. Abstract .
Morgan JA, Morales DL, John R, Ginsburg ME, Kherani AR, Vigilance DW, Cheema FH, Smith CR Jr, Oz MC, Argenziano M. Endoscopic, robotically assisted implantation of phrenic pacemakers. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2003 Aug;126(2):582-3. PDF .
Other Applications
Folliguet TA, Vanhuyse F, Magnano D, Laborde F. Robotic aortic valve replacement: case report.Heart Surg Forum. 2004;7(6):E551-3. Abstract .
Killewich LA, Cindrick-Pounds LL, Gomez G. Robot-assisted laparoscopic aortic reconstruction for occlusive disease-a case report. Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2004 Jan-Feb;38(1):83-7. Abstract .
While clinical studies support the effectiveness of the da Vinci® System when used in minimally invasive surgery, individual results may vary. Surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System may not be appropriate for every individual. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits.