Complication during robotic-PCI: Iatrogenic guiding catheter dissection

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2022 Apr;99(5):1526-1528. doi: 10.1002/ccd.30107. Epub 2022 Jan 30.

Abstract

Robotic-assisted percutaneous interventions (R-PCI) is a revolutionary technology designed to improve operator safety and procedural precision. The second-generation CorPath GRX (Corindus) R-PCI platform allows operators to manipulate the guiding catheter using robotic joystick controls. We report a case where robotic guide catheter manipulation caused a dramatic left main stem dissection. We highlight important concepts learned following this complication.

Keywords: COMI-complications; coronary artery disease (CAD); percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Catheters
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Artery Disease*
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention* / adverse effects
  • Robotic Surgical Procedures* / adverse effects
  • Stents
  • Treatment Outcome