Cardiac Tissue Ablation
2005
Reade CC, Johnson JO, Bolotin G, Freund WL Jr, Jenkins NL, Bower CE, Masroor S, Kypson AP, Nifong LW, Chitwood WR Jr. Combining robotic mitral valve repair and microwave atrial fibrillation ablation: techniques and initial results. Ann Thorac Surg. 2005 Feb;79(2):480-4. Abstract .
2004
Bolotin G, Kypson AP, Nifong LW, Chitwood WR Jr. Robotically-assisted left atrial fibrillation ablation and mitral valve repair through a right mini-thoracotomy. Ann Thorac Surg. 2004 Oct;78(4):e63-4. Abstract .
Gerosa G, Bianco R, Buja G, di Marco F. Totally endoscopic robotic-guided pulmonary veins ablation: an alternative method for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2004 Aug;26(2):450-2. Abstract .
Jansens JL, Ducart A, Preumont N, Jottrand M, Stefanidis C, Stoupel E, de Canniere D. Pulmonary vein isolation by robotic-enhanced thoracoscopy for symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Heart Surg Forum. 2004;7(6):E595-8. Abstract .
2003
Argenziano M, Williams MR. Robotic atrial septal defect repair and endoscopic treatment of atrial fibrillation. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2003 Apr;15(2):130-40. 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.