A Rare Case of Robotic Revascularization for Obstructed Left Main with Automated Suture Fastener

Abstract

In comparison to traditional, manual knot-tying, the use of an automated titanium suture fastening device has demonstrated a considerable reduction in cardiopulmonary bypass time, aortic cross-clamp time, and operative time in valve procedures. However, there aren't many reports in the literature on the side effects related to using such device. Here we present a case in which the automated titanium suture fastener resulted in left main coronary artery ostium obstruction following its use in the aortic position and subsequent treatment with robotic Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG).