ALERT!
This site is not optimized for Internet Explorer 8 (or older).
Please upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer or use an alternate browser such as Chrome or Firefox.
The Heart of the Matter Is the Matter of the Heart: A Rare Heart Tumor
Yan TD, Dunning J. The Heart of the Matter is the Matter of the Heart: A Rare Heart Tumor. November 2020. doi:10.25373/ctsnet.13266566
The second of twelve videos in a CTSNet series on Thoracic Surgical Oncology - Technical Approaches by Professor Tristan D. Yan is presented here. To see the complete list of videos in the Thoracic Surgical Oncology video series, click here.
This video, narrated by Joel Dunning of Middlesbrough, UK, demonstrates a fascinating case of robotic left atrial myxoma excision.
Primary heart tumors are rare. This patient was found to have a large tumor in the left atrium, obstructing the mitral valve orifice, and the tumor was friable, which could have easily caused embolic stroke. In this case, a robotic surgical approach was used to remove the tumor completely. The patient's postoperative recovery was smooth. The robotic platform provides superior visualization and enhanced dexterity through keyhole incisions. Robotic surgery is an integral part of Dr Yan’s Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery Program at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, Australia.
Disclaimer
The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.
Printer-friendly
