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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Surgical Technology
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

  • The internal thoracic artery (ITA) is a critical vessel for coronary artery bypass grafting.
  • Traditional ITA harvesting methods, such as electrocautery, can lead to thermal injury and damage to surrounding tissues.
  • Exploring novel technologies for safer and more effective ITA harvesting is essential for improving surgical outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility and safety of harvesting the internal thoracic artery (ITA) using water jet (WJ) technology.
  • To compare the tissue-sparing effects of WJ harvesting versus traditional electrocautery.

Main Methods:

  • The ERBEJET 2 hydrosurgical system was employed for skeletonized ITA harvesting in a swine model.
  • Device settings were optimized at 30 bar for selective tissue dissection, prioritizing vessel preservation.
  • Histological analysis of harvested tissue samples was performed to evaluate coagulation and hemorrhage, comparing WJ with electrocautery.

Main Results:

  • Water jet (WJ) harvesting showed significantly less frequent and less severe coagulation compared to electrocautery (26.3% vs 96.0%, P < .01).
  • Hemorrhage was less severe in the WJ group (1.11 ± 0.32 vs 1.88 ± 0.97, P < .01).
  • No thermal injuries were observed with WJ harvesting, unlike electrocautery.

Conclusions:

  • Water jet (WJ) harvesting of the internal thoracic artery (ITA) demonstrates reduced tissue damage compared to electrocautery.
  • WJ technology presents a promising alternative for ITA harvesting, potentially enhancing surgical safety and efficacy.
  • Further clinical studies are warranted to confirm these findings in human patients.