Preoperative simulation of minimally invasive aortic valve replacement using patient-specific replica

Takashi Murakami; Daisuke Yasumizu; Mitsuharu Hosono; Masanori Sakaguchi; Yosuke Takahashi; Toshihiko Shibata

doi:10.1007/s11748-016-0696-2

Preoperative simulation of minimally invasive aortic valve replacement using patient-specific replica

Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 May;65(5):302-303. doi: 10.1007/s11748-016-0696-2. Epub 2016 Aug 2.

Authors

Takashi Murakami¹, Daisuke Yasumizu², Mitsuharu Hosono², Masanori Sakaguchi², Yosuke Takahashi², Toshihiko Shibata²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahimachi, Abenoku, Osaka, 545-8585, Japan. takashimurakami24@hotmail.com.
² Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahimachi, Abenoku, Osaka, 545-8585, Japan.

PMID: 27485248
DOI: 10.1007/s11748-016-0696-2

Abstract

Exposure of surgeons to minimally invasive cardiac surgery is typically limited. We developed a patient-specific aortic root silicon replica for simulating minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (MIAVR). From this 3D model, important anatomical information was obtained. To understand the best procedural option, different techniques were attempted without time limitation, leading to the complete planning of the operation. The patient-specific replica and simulated surgery were useful for preoperative training and planning for the MIAVR procedure.

Keywords: Aortic valve replacement; Minimally invasive surgery; Patient-specific replica.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Aortic Valve / surgery*
Aortic Valve Stenosis / surgery*
Computer Simulation*
Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
Humans
Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods*
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods*
Preoperative Care / methods*
Prosthesis Design
Treatment Outcome