Over the past decade, minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery (MICS) has grown in
popularity. This growth has been driven, in part, by a desire to translate many of the …

Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting has recently been introduced into cardiac
surgery. The procedure promises to become an important addition to the surgical treatment …

Advances in surgery have focused on minimizing the invasiveness of surgical procedures,
such that a significant paradigm shift has occurred for some procedures in which surgeons …

Objectives: This study evaluates the feasibility of video-assisted minimally invasive mitral
valve surgery by means of the Port-Access system. The aim of the study was to minimize …

Objective: The development of endoscopic coronary artery bypass grafting has been limited
because of poor visualization and increased technical difficulties in carrying out operations …

Objective: A computer-enhanced instrumentation system was used in 148 patients to
minimize access in cardiac surgical procedures. Methods: The da Vinci telemanipulation …

Methods are provided for conducting diagnostic or therapeutic medical or surgical
procedures in a patient wherein, during the procedure, autonomous ventricular electrical …

Objective: We sought to document the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of performing
mitral valve repair using a totally endoscopic approach. Methods: Between February 1997 …

The present invention encompasses tools and a tool-holding retractor assembly. The
retractor assembly spreads an incision and holds the incision open. At least one extension …

Objective: This study was done to determine the potential benefits of minimally invasive
mitral surgery performed with intraoperative video assistance. Methods: From May 1996 until …