Cardiac Revascularization
2006
Argenziano M, Katz M, Bonatti J, Srivastava S, Murphy D, Poirier R, Loulmet D, Siwek L, Kreaden U, Ligon D; TECAB Trial Investigators. Results of the prospective multicenter trial of robotically assisted totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass grafting. 1: Ann Thorac Surg. 2006 May;81(5):1666-74; discussion 1674-5. Abstract .
Katz MR, Van Praet F, de Canniere D, Murphy D, Siwek L, Seshadri-Kreaden U, Friedrich G, Bonatti J.Integrated coronary revascularization: percutaneous coronary intervention plus robotic totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass. 1: Circulation. 2006 Jul 4;114(1 Suppl):I473-6. Abstract . Full text .
Srivastava S, Gadasalli S, Agusala M, Kolluru R, Naidu J, Shroff M, Barrera R, Quismundo S, Srivastava V. Use of bilateral internal thoracic arteries in CABG through lateral thoracotomy with robotic assistance in 150 patients. Ann Thorac Surg. 2006 Mar;81(3):800-6; discussion 806. Abstract .
2005
Subramanian VA, Patel NU, Patel NC, Loulmet DF. Robotic assisted multivessel minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass with port-access stabilization and cardiac positioning: paving the way for outpatient coronary surgery? Ann Thorac Surg. 2005 May;79(5):1590-6; discussion 1590-6. Abstract .
2004
Bolotin G, Scott WW Jr, Austin TC, Charland PJ, Kypson AP, Nifong LW, Salleng K, Chitwood WR Jr. Robotic skeletonizing of the internal thoracic artery: is it safe? Ann Thorac Surg. 2004 Apr;77(4):1262-5. Abstract .
Bolton JW, Connally JE. Results of a phase one study on robotically assisted myocardial revascularization on the beating heart. Ann Thorac Surg. 2004 Jul;78(1):154-8; discussion 154-8. Abstract .
Bonatti J, Schachner T, Bernecker O, Chevtchik O, Bonaros N, Ott H, Friedrich G, Weidinger F, Laufer G. Robotic totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass: program development and learning curve issues. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2004 Feb;127(2):504-10. Abstract .
Budde RPJ, Dessing TC, Meijer R, Bakker PFA, Borst C, Grundeman PF. Robot-assisted 13 MHz epicardial ultrasound for endoscopic quality assessment of coronary anastomoses. Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery. 2004 (3): 616–620. Abstract . PDF .
Bucerius J, Metz S, Walther T, Falk V, Doll N, Noack F, Holzhey D, Diegeler A, Mohr FW. Endoscopic internal thoracic artery dissection leads to significant reduction of pain after minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Ann Thorac Surg. 2002 Apr;73(4):1180-4. Abstract .
Casula R, Athanasiou T. Totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass on the beating heart in Jehovah's Witness and HIV patients: case report. Heart Surg Forum. 2004 Apr 1;7(2):E174-6. Abstract .
Casula R, Athanasiou T, Foale R. Recent advances in minimal-access cardiac surgery using robotic-enhanced surgical systems. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2004 Jul;2(4):589-600. Abstract .
Farhat F, Aubert S, Blanc P, Jegaden O. Totally endoscopic off-pump bilateral internal thoracic artery bypass grafting. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2004 Oct;26(4):845-7. Abstract .
Wimmer-Greinecker G, Deschka H, Aybek T, Mierdl S, Moritz A, Dogan S. Current status of robotically assisted coronary revascularization. Am J Surg. 2004 Oct;188(4A Suppl):76S-82S. Review. Abstract .
2003
Falk V, Jacobs S, Gummert JF, Walther T, Mohr FW. Computer-enhanced endoscopic coronary artery bypass grafting: the da Vinci experience. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2003 Apr;15(2):104-11. Review. Abstract .
Falk V, Walther T, Stein H, Jacobs S, Walther C, Rastan A, Wimmer-Greinecker G, Mohr FW. Facilitated endoscopic beating heart coronary artery bypass grafting using a magnetic coupling device. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2003 Nov;126(5):1575-9. Abstract .
Stein H, Cichon R, Wimmer-Greinecker G, Ikeda M, Hutchison D, Falk V. Totally endoscopic multivessel coronary artery bypass surgery using the da Vinci surgical system: a feasibility study on cadaveric models. Heart Surg Forum. 2003;6(6):E183-90. Abstract .
2002
Dogan S, Aybek T, Andressen E, Byhahn C, Mierdl S, Westphal K, Matheis G, Moritz A, Wimmer-Greinecker G. Totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass grafting on cardiopulmonary bypass with robotically enhanced telemanipulation: report of forty-five cases. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2002 Jun;123(6):1125-31. 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.