Cardioscopy and robotic assistance for the diagnosis of intraventricular endocarditis

Authors
Arbatli, H Hendrickx, B De Meester, J Vanermen, H Farhat, F
Citation
H. Arbatli et al., Cardioscopy and robotic assistance for the diagnosis of intraventricular endocarditis, J HEART V D, 10(5), 2001, pp. 686-688
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
JOURNAL OF HEART VALVE DISEASE
ISSN journal
09668519 → ACNP
Volume
10
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
686 - 688
Database
ISI
SICI code
0966-8519(200109)10:5<686:CARAFT>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
A 44-year-old male patient with an undefined mass in the left ventricular e ndocardium was scheduled for minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Ventricula r investigation and tissue biopsies were completed with the help of a voice -controlled robotic arm. Pathologic examination revealed non-bacterial thro mbotic endocarditis. In addition to videoscopy, robotic assistance allows a n easier diagnostic and therapeutic approach of intraventricular pathologie s.