Robotic-assisted two-patch repair of right partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection and sinus venosus defect

Commentary: A synergy of two is better than one: Modern-day heart team approach to robotic congenital heart surgery

“…This issue of JTCVS Techniques adds a novel entry to the congenital heart surgery robotic experience with a robotic-assisted 2-patch repair of right partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection and sinus venosus atrial septal defect (ASD). 1 This report describes a superior sinus venosus ASD with partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection, consisting of right upper and middle lobe veins connected 1.5 cm up the superior vena cava. A robotic-assisted approach was undertaken, using a 4-cm right thoracotomy and 3 robotic ports.…”

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Robotic 2-patch repair of sinus venosus defect with partial anomalous pulmonary veins. 1

Central Message Innovation is advanced and patients benefit when programs leverage congenital heart expertise with minimally invasive skill in adult cardiac surgery.

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“…This issue of JTCVS Techniques adds a novel entry to the congenital heart surgery robotic experience with a robotic-assisted 2-patch repair of right partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection and sinus venosus atrial septal defect (ASD). 1 …”

Commentary: Don't stress for the unnecessary stress

“…Sef and colleagues 1 describe robot-assisted 2-patch repair in a 30-year-old patient with sinus venosus atrial septal defect (ASD) and partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection (PAPVC) of the right upper and middle lobes to the superior vena cava. The procedure was performed through a 4-cm right thoracotomy incision at the level of the anterior axillary line, in addition to 3 extra port sites.…”

“…The patient had normal sinus rhythm and was discharged home on the fifth postoperative day; he was doing well at 6-month follow-up. 1 …”