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Single-Port Robotic-Assisted Epicardial Lead Placement for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We present a case demonstrating the novel use of the da Vinci SP (single-port) robotic platform (Intuitive Surgical) in cardiac surgery. A 69-year-old man with ischemic cardiomyopathy and failed endovascular cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator lead placement underwent successful robotically assisted left ventricular epicardial lead implantation through a 4-cm minithoracotomy. The da Vinci SP system enhanced visualization and dexterity, thus allowing for precise lead placement with minimal invasiveness. The patient recovered uneventfully and remained stable at follow-up. This case highlights the feasibility and potential advantages of single-port robotic-assisted cardiac procedures in select patients.

Source: Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.atssr.2025.09.039

Authors: Blaz Podgorsek, Philippe Tremblay, Danny Ramzy

Institution: Corewell Health

Language: English

Topic: Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $975