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Fully Endoscopic Mitral Valve Repair with Percutaneous Cannulation of Groin Vessels
Published on: May 26, 2023
Endoscopic robotic mitral valve surgery
Douglas A Murphy1, Jeffrey S Miller, David A Langford
1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta, Atlanta, Ga 30342, USA. Dmurphy407@aol.com
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
|September 27, 2006
Summary
Totally endoscopic mitral valve surgery using robotic instruments is safe and effective. This minimally invasive approach through the right chest achieved high rates of mitral valve repair with excellent outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
Background:
- Mitral valve disease affects a significant patient population.
- Traditional mitral valve surgery requires a sternotomy.
- Minimally invasive techniques are evolving for cardiac procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of totally endoscopic mitral valve surgery.
- To assess the feasibility of using robotic instruments via a lateral right chest approach.
- To determine the impact on mitral valve repair rates.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 127 patients undergoing endoscopic robotic mitral surgery (2002-2005).
- Surgical approach involved 4 right chest ports with femoral perfusion and endoaortic balloon occlusion.
- 100% follow-up (mean 13.7 months), with echocardiography on 98 patients.
Main Results:
- 95% of mitral procedures were completed endoscopically.
- Mitral valve repair was performed in 114 patients (89.8%), replacement in 7.
- Excellent echocardiographic results: 96.9% of repaired valves had 0-1+ regurgitation.
Conclusions:
- Totally endoscopic mitral surgery with robotic assistance is safe and effective.
- The right lateral robotic approach provides excellent visualization and allows active participation of two surgeons.
- This technique may enhance mitral valve repair rates in selected patients.
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