A simple method for occlusion of both venae cavae in total cardiopulmonary bypass for robotic surgery

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Gullu A. Ü., Senay S., Kocyigit M., Alhan C.

INTERACTIVE CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGERY, vol.14, no.2, pp.138-139, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 14 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1093/icvts/ivr057
  • Journal Name: INTERACTIVE CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.138-139
  • Keywords: Minimal invasive surgery, Robotic surgery, Valve replacement
  • Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We describe a novel surgical technique for occlusion of the superior and inferior venae cavae which allows opening of the right atrium safely during robotic cardiac surgery.