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Aishah Z Mughal1, Ahmed M Habib2
1College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Multimedia Manual of Cardiothoracic Surgery : MMCTS
|October 11, 2023
Summary
This study introduces a new robotic technique for diaphragm plication using the non-elastic central tendon. This method aims to reduce high recurrence rates seen with traditional diaphragm plication surgery.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
- Diaphragm Pathologies
Background:
- Diaphragm paralysis causes severe dyspnea and may necessitate invasive ventilation.
- Current surgical repair, diaphragm plication, has high recurrence rates due to muscle elasticity.
- Alternative treatments like nerve transplantation and pacing have shown limited efficacy.
