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Cannulation Strategies for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Joseph Lamelas1, Corinne Aberle1, Alejandro E Macias1
112235 158424 Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, FL, USA.
Objective:
Operative techniques for minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) have evolved dramatically over the past decade to include a wide demographic of patients. Mastering a variety of cannulation techniques is of paramount importance in performing a safe perfusion strategy and operation. Our aim is to describe cannulation strategies utilized in various MICS procedures.
Methods:
We review numerous cannulation strategies and their application in different minimally invasive procedures.
Results:
Cannulation strategies will vary depending on the MICS procedure and other anatomical variations and obstacles. Utilizing the appropriate cannulation strategy will allow for a safe and effective operation.
Conclusions:
Mastering the art of cannulation will provide surgeons with a toolbox to choose from when performing MICS in a wide variety of procedures.
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