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Total endoscopic left ventricle lipoma removal.
Tom Langenaeken1, Aydin Basoglu2, Abdullah Kaya3
1Department of Cardiac Surgery, JESSA Hospitals Hasselt, Stadsomvaart 11, 3500, Hasselt, Belgium. tom.langenaeken@hotmail.com.
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
|August 5, 2021
Summary
Left ventricle lipoma, a rare cardiac tumor, can be safely removed using a minimally invasive endoscopic approach, avoiding sternotomy. This technique offers advantages over traditional surgery for these benign tumors.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Left ventricle (LV) lipoma is an exceptionally rare benign cardiac tumor.
- Misdiagnosis is common due to its rarity and nonspecific symptoms like murmurs and arrhythmias.
- Symptoms arise from the mass effect of the tumor.
Observation:
- A case report details a 42-year-old woman diagnosed with a left ventricle mass during arrhythmia evaluation.
- The mass was successfully resected from the left ventricle via a fully endoscopic approach.
- This procedure avoided the need for sternotomy.
Findings:
- Total endoscopic removal of left ventricle lipomas is feasible and safe.
- The endoscopic approach presents advantages compared to conventional sternotomy.
- Further research with larger studies is necessary to validate these findings.
Implications:
- Minimally invasive endoscopic surgery is a viable option for treating left ventricle lipomas.
- This approach may reduce patient recovery time and surgical complications.
- Establishes a potential new standard of care for rare cardiac tumors.
