Unilateral percutaneous cannulation and endoaortic balloon management in robotic-assisted cardiac surgery: The least invasive approach

Abstract

Totally endoscopic, robotic-assisted cardiac surgery has been increasingly utilized for valvular surgery. Peripheral cannulation with endoaortic balloon occlusion offers a safe approach for initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass during such procedures. We present a step-by-step demonstration of unilateral percutaneous femoral cannulation, endoaortic balloon positioning, and decannulation in a patient undergoing totally endoscopic, robotic-assisted mitral valve repair.

Keywords: Robotic cardiac surgery; Robotic-assisted surgery; Valve repair.