This case presents a young woman diagnosed with a cyst in the lower lobe of the left lung, which was suspected to be a hydatic cyst. The patient underwent robotic-assisted cystotomy and capitonnage. The authors believe this is the first case of pulmonary hydatid cyst resection using a robotic-assisted platform.
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August 16, 2024
The authors demonstrate an early surgical correction of a neonate with aortic coarctation and arch hypoplasia with additional partially anomalous pulmonary venous connection of the right upper pulmonary vein to the superior vena cava.
August 16, 2024
A first for the Diego Gonzalez Rivas Foundation mobile surgery unit as the team begins surgical treatments in Africa.
August 15, 2024
Robotic surgical platforms in mitral valve surgeries are an established technique, but their use in congenital heart surgery is limited. This video demonstrates a case of partial atrioventricular canal defect (PAVCD) repair using a DaVinci X surgical robot.
August 14, 2024
This video demonstrates a NUSS procedure, which was performed by international expert and President of the Chest Wall International Group, Dr. Dawn Jaroszewski.
August 13, 2024
This video demonstrates a technique of on-pump beating heart repair in a child with sinus venosus atrial septal defect with partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection using a single patch technique.
August 12, 2024
This video discusses the indications for lung autotransplantation and demonstrates the technical steps.
August 9, 2024
Watch Prof. Jörg Kempfert’s technique to repair severe mitral regurgitation using the SimuForm™ semi-rigid annuloplasty ring in this educational video.
August 2, 2024
Dr. Tristan Yan demonstrates the mini-access branch-first total arch replacement and frozen elephant trunk procedure.
August 1, 2024
This video demonstrates a robotic total lung sparing right main bronchus, secondary carinal sleeve resection, and bronchoplastic reconstruction for right main bronchial carcinoid.