A Novel Shape-Memory Monofilament Suture for Minimally Invasive Thoracoscopic Cardiac Surgery

robotic assisted minimally invasive surgery, a novel innovation in surgery

Minimally invasive cardiac surgery defined.

There is no operation as complex, yet as fundamentally unchanged over time, as conventional coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). This remarkable achievement is attributed to the operation's adaptability to a wide variety of clinical settings; its reproducibility, although performed by surgeons all across the world; and its proved track record for safety and effectiveness. A monumental effort...

Prolene monofilament suture in Boston Keratoprosthesis surgery.

Toxic reaction to nylon following uncomplicated cataract surgery and vitrectomy has been documented in the literature. We report the case of an aniridic patient with a known adverse reaction to nylon in whom Prolene suture was used in Boston Keratoprosthesis type 1 (KPro) surgery. During follow-up the cornea was checked for signs of inflammation and toxic reaction; at last follow-up (18 months)...

Future of minimally invasive cardiac surgery.

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: A Safe Alternative for Aortic Valve

Over the past 50 years, surgical aortic valve replacement with cardiopulmonary bypass has been the most widely employed strategy for the treatment of symptomatic aortic stenosis. Advances in prosthetic technology have contributed to improvements both in valve design and in the techniques used in surgical implantation. More recently, minimally invasive surgery for aortic valve replacement has un...