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{"title":"Expanding the Criteria for Heart Transplantation Donors: A Review of DCD, Increased Ischemic Times, HCV, HIV, and Extended Criteria Donors.","authors":"Reed T Jenkins,&nbsp;Manuj M Shah,&nbsp;Emily L Larson,&nbsp;Alice L Zhou,&nbsp;Jessica M Ruck,&nbsp;Ahmet Kilic","doi":"10.59958/hsf.6677","DOIUrl":"10.59958/hsf.6677","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>With the demand for heart transplantation continuing to outpace the available donor organs, previously underutilized donors are now being reconsidered. We sought to describe the emerging techniques and outcomes of expanded criteria heart transplantation. A comprehensive review of the recent literature concerning expanded donor selection in heart transplantation was performed using the PubMed MEDLINE database. To characterize trends in transplant practice, the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS/OPTN) registry was queried for all adult isolated heart transplants since 2010, and data regarding transplant parameters was collected. Donation after cardiac death (DCD), DCD with normothermic regional perfusion, increased ischemic time, hepatitis C positive donor organs, HIV-positive donor organs, and extended criteria donors were identified as promising avenues currently being explored to expand the number of donor organs. The utilization of various expanded criteria for heart transplantation was summarized since 2010 and showed an increasing use of these donor organs, contributing to the overall increasing frequency of heart transplantation. Utilization of expanded criteria for donor selection in heart transplantation has the potential to increase the supply of donor organs with comparable outcomes in selected recipients.</p>","PeriodicalId":51056,"journal":{"name":"Heart Surgery Forum","volume":"26 5","pages":"E639-E655"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71428807","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block for Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.","authors":"Ling Liu,&nbsp;Yuhua Zhao,&nbsp;Yongpeng He,&nbsp;WenLi Peng,&nbsp;Huan He,&nbsp;Ling Liang","doi":"10.59958/hsf.5349","DOIUrl":"10.59958/hsf.5349","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The efficacy of erector spinae plane block for thoracoscopic surgery remains controversial. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the impact of erector spinae plane block on thoracoscopic surgery.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We searched the PubMed, EMbase, Web of science, EBSCO, and Cochrane library databases through February 2022 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs), assessing the effect of erector spinae plane block on thoracoscopic surgery. This meta-analysis was performed using the random-effect model.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Seven RCTs, involving 439 patients, are included in the meta-analysis. Overall, compared with the control group for thoracoscopic surgery, erector spinae plane block (ESPB) results in significantly reduced pain scores at 1 h (standard mean difference (SMD) = -4.26; 95% confidence interval (CI) = -7.63 to -0.88; p = 0.01), 4 h (SMD = -4.08; 95% CI = -4.56 to -3.60; p < 0.00001), 8 h (SMD = -4.13; 95% CI = -4.62 to -3.65; p < 0.00001), and postoperative anesthesia consumption (SMD = -3.04; 95% CI = -4.58 to -1.50; p = 0.0001) and can decrease the incidence of nausea and vomiting (odd ratio (OR) = 0.18; 95% CI = 0.08 to 0.39; p < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>ESPB can substantially enhance pain relief for thoracoscopic surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":51056,"journal":{"name":"Heart Surgery Forum","volume":"26 5","pages":"E621-E627"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71428872","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Does False Lumen Thrombosis Lead to Better Outcomes in Patients with Aortic Dissection: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.","authors":"Shiming Zhang, Wei Sun, Shidong Liu, Bing Song, Lili Xie, Ruisheng Liu","doi":"10.59958/hsf.5739","DOIUrl":"10.59958/hsf.5739","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>For a long time, the association of the false lumen status and the outcomes of patients suffering from aortic dissection has been unclear, so this review article aims to study whether the unobstructed of the false lumen is related to the outcome of patients suffering from aortic dissection.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We performed this systematic review and meta-analysis according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta Analyzes Protocols (PRISMA) statement 2009 and registered with PROSPERO (CRD42022381869). We searched PubMed, the Cochrane library, Web of Science and Embase to collect potential studies. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale was used to assess the quality of the included studies. The main outcome is long-term survival. Data included in the study were summarized using the risk ratio or mean difference and 95% confidence interval.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There were 16 trials, 2829 patients in total, with a mean age of 62.1 years. Compared with completely thrombosed false lumen, patent group has better long-term survival (risk ratio (RR), 0.88; 95% CI, 0.79 to 0.97; p = 0.01; I2 = 58%) and smaller yearly aortic growth rate (mean difference (MD), 1.03; 95% CI, 0.23 to 1.82; p = 0.01; I2 = 98%). In addition, patients with a patent false lumen had a lower risk of aortic event (RR, 0.81; 95% CI, 0.68 to 0.97; p = 0.02; I2 = 37%), but higher risk of aortic rupture (RR, 7.02; 95% CI, 2.55 to 19.3; p = 0.0002; I2 = 0) and hospital death (RR, 2.72; 95% CI, 1.45 to 5.08; p = 0.002; I2 = 0).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Completely thrombosed of the false lumen is more beneficial to the long-term survival of patients with aortic dissection. And the risk of aortic rupture and hospital death in patients with patent false lumen is 7 times and 3 times that of patients with complete thrombosed false lumen. It is expected to provide individualized medical care for different types of patients according to different false lumen status to minimize death and related complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":51056,"journal":{"name":"Heart Surgery Forum","volume":"26 5","pages":"E628-E638"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71428803","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy of Levosimendan in the Treatment of Severe Sepsis Complicated with Septic Cardiomyopathy.","authors":"Qiongchan Guan, Chuang Zhang, Binbin Li, Daochao Huang, Aiming Li, Jie Qin, Xianhuan Zhang","doi":"10.59958/hsf.6439","DOIUrl":"10.59958/hsf.6439","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Sepsis is a medical condition characterized by acute organ dysfunction and uncontrolled inflammation. Organ dysfunction in sepsis is the primary cause of mortality in patients with myocardial dysfunction. Levosimendan is a vasodilating and inotropic agent used in patients with acute heart failure and has resulted in decreased morbidity and mortality in these patients. Our main objective is to examine levosimendan's efficacy in treating severe sepsis complicated with septic cardiomyopathy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We systematically searched five databases, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library and BioMed Central, for articles and publications from their inception to 2023. Our study adopted the PICOS approach in identifying suitable publications during the systematic search. Inclusion criteria included randomized, controlled trials utilizing levosimendan in adult patients diagnosed with septic shock or severe sepsis. We excluded non-English publications and non-randomized controlled trials. The Newcastle-Ottawa scale (NOS) scale was used to assess the methodological quality, while the risk of bias was assessed through the Cochrane Risk of bias tool. All statistical analyses were performed using RevMan version 5.4.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eight studies met the eligibility criteria and were included in the analysis. There was a statistically significant positive effect on cardiac input in patients treated with levosimendan compared to those treated with dobutamine (p < 0.001). Similarly, there were positive effects on left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) (p < 0.001) and left ventricular stroke work index (LVSWI) (p < 0.001). We observed a significant reduction in mortality (p < 0.01) and serum levels of lactic acid (p < 0.01).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Levosimendan is a calcium sensitizer associated with an influx of calcium ions and activation of ATP-dependent potassium channels that increases myocardial contractility contractions, enhances vasodilation and improves oxygen supply to the cells and tissues.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Levosimendan is highly efficacious and safe in the management of sepsis and sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy.</p>","PeriodicalId":51056,"journal":{"name":"Heart Surgery Forum","volume":"26 5","pages":"E609-E620"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71428826","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Review of Advances in the Surgical Treatment of Coronary Heart Disease and Lung Cancer.","authors":"Yang Hong,&nbsp;Shixiong Wei,&nbsp;Mingbo Tang,&nbsp;Wei Liu","doi":"10.59958/hsf.5877","DOIUrl":"10.59958/hsf.5877","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lung cancer is currently the most prevalent and fatal malignant tumor in China. Additionally, the incidence of coronary heart disease is steadily increasing. Both diseases exhibit a higher risk of mortality with age, particularly among elderly patients. Moreover, these diseases are interconnected and share common risk factors. However, the treatment options for patients suffering from both lung cancer and coronary heart disease lack clarity and standardized criteria. This article critically examines the literature on surgical interventions for patients with lung cancer complicated by coronary artery disease during the period from January 2021 to December 2022. It summarizes the safety and effectiveness of these interventions and highlights the various surgical options available for different patient profiles.</p>","PeriodicalId":51056,"journal":{"name":"Heart Surgery Forum","volume":"26 5","pages":"E656-E665"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71428853","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Application Effect of Multi-Dimension Nursing Combined with GRACE Scoring System in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation after Green Precision Catheter Radiofrequency Ablation.","authors":"Wenjuan Duan,&nbsp;Baojun Ren","doi":"10.59958/hsf.5839","DOIUrl":"10.59958/hsf.5839","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To explore the application effect of multi-dimensional nursing combined with the Global Registry of Acute Events (GRACE) scoring system in the nursing of patients with atrial fibrillation after radiofrequency ablation with green precision catheter radiofrequency ablation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 274 patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation undergoing green precision catheter radiofrequency ablation were collected from the Department of Cardiology at our hospital in a retrospective study. After the inclusion, exclusion, diagnostic criteria and physical examination, all the subjects underwent green precision catheter radiofrequency ablation. According to various nursing methods that were adopted, they were divided into two groups with 7-14 days of nursing intervention by digital randomization: the study group (multi-dimensional nursing combined with GRACE scoring system evaluation, n = 136 cases) and the control group (postoperative routine nursing, n = 138 cases). The MOS item short from health survey (SF-36) score, Hamilton anxiety scale (HAMA) score, Hamilton depression scale (HAMD) score, complication rates and the nursing quality of the two groups were observed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After multi-dimensional nursing combined with the GRACE in-hospital scoring system for stratified nursing in the study group, SF-36 scores in both groups increased after conventional nursing in the control group, but there was a statistical difference between the study group and the control group (p < 0.05). HAMA score and HAMD score decreased, and there were statistical differences between the study group and the control group (p < 0.05). The comparison between the study group and the control group showed that \"Cardiac tamponade\", \"Atrioventricular block\", \"Peripheral vascular injury\" and the total incidence of complications were statistically different (p < 0.05). The basic satisfaction, number of satisfaction and total satisfaction rate of the study group were higher than those of the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (p < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Multi-dimensional nursing combined with the GRACE scoring system in the nursing care of patients with atrial fibrillation after radiofrequency ablation with the green precision catheter, improves the quality of life, alleviates negative emotions, reduces the incidence of complications, and results in better quality of nursing care.</p>","PeriodicalId":51056,"journal":{"name":"Heart Surgery Forum","volume":"26 5","pages":"E600-E608"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71428798","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Efficacy and Safety of Distal Radial Artery Approach for Coronary Angiography: A Retrospective Study.","authors":"Jiaojiao Chen,&nbsp;Wenling Li,&nbsp;Li Huang,&nbsp;Lingjuan Zhou","doi":"10.59958/hsf.5887","DOIUrl":"10.59958/hsf.5887","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Background: &lt;/strong&gt;The distal radial artery approach has been employed as a potential alternative technique for coronary angiography. Nevertheless, its clinical implementation is significantly constrained by the narrow diameter of the radial artery. A comprehensive investigation of the efficacy and safety of the distal radial artery approach for coronary angiography is lacking. The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of the distal radial artery approach for coronary angiography and transradial artery access for interventional diagnosis and treatment. In addition, the effectiveness and safety of the distal radial artery approach for coronary artery angiography will be analyzed, for the wider adoption of this technique in clinical practice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Methods: &lt;/strong&gt;A total of 68 patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) who underwent coronary catheterization via the left distal radial artery approach from December 2020 to December 2022 using the Distal radial artery approach (TRA) comprised the case-control study group. Seventy-three CHD patients who underwent routine left Transradial Artery Access coronary catheterization were selected as the Regular TRA group during the same period. Clinical data including age, body mass index (BMI), gender, CHD risk factors, routine drug treatment, ultrasonic-related indicators and operation-related indicators were collected from electronic medical records and the catheterization database from the two groups of patients.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results: &lt;/strong&gt;The diameter and Endothelium-dependent vasodilation (noe FMD) of puncture vessels in the Distal TRA group were significantly lower than those in the Regular radial artery approach (TRA) group (p-value &lt; 0.05). After a period of 48 hours following the catheterization, the puncture vessel diameter and flow-mediated dilation (FMD) of the Distal TRA group were significantly lower compared to those of the Regular TRA group (p-value &lt; 0.05). The effectiveness of transradial artery access was then compared between the two groups. It was determined that the Distal TRA group exhibited significantly higher values in terms of the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score, puncture time, and heparin usage, in comparison to the Regular TRA group (p-value &lt; 0.05). The occurrence rates of local hematoma, mediastinal hematoma, retroperitoneal hematoma, pseudoaneurysm, arteriovenous fistula, vagal reflex, vasospasm, blood transfusion, and other complications among patients in the Distal TRA group were comparable to those in the Regular TRA group (p-value &gt; 0.05). The incidence of puncture and X-ray radiation in the Distal TRA group was found to be marginally higher compared to the Regular TRA group. This study suggests that the safety profile of patients undergoing coronary artery catheterization via the distal radial artery is relatively higher than those undergoing the procedure via the transradial artery, although the difference was not statistically","PeriodicalId":51056,"journal":{"name":"Heart Surgery Forum","volume":"26 5","pages":"E577-E583"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71428805","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Preoperative Nutritional Status of Infants with Non-Restricted Ventricular Septal Defect and Its Influence on Postoperative Recovery.","authors":"Qu-Bo Huang,&nbsp;Bi-Xia Shi,&nbsp;Sheng-Huo Zhou,&nbsp;Sai-Lan Li,&nbsp;Yan-Juan Lin","doi":"10.59958/hsf.5707","DOIUrl":"10.59958/hsf.5707","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study described the preoperative nutritional status of infants with nonrestricted ventricular septal defects (VSDs) and evaluated its effect on postoperative recovery.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We retrospectively collected data from infants with nonrestricted VSD who received surgical treatment in our hospital from January 2020 to December 2021 and analyzed their preoperative nutritional status and postoperative recovery.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Fifty (53.8%) patients were underweight (weight for age Z score (WAZ) ≤-1), and 31 (33.3%) patients were malnourished (WAZ ≤-2). The mechanical ventilation time, duration of intensive care unit stay and hospital stay time after surgery of patients with WAZ ≤-2 were significantly longer than those of patients with WAZ >-2 (p < 0.05). The results of linear correlation analysis showed that age, WAZ and prealbumin were negatively correlated with mechanical ventilation time, duration of intensive care unit stay and hospital stay time after surgery, respectively. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that mechanical ventilation time = 7.080 - 0.668 WAZ - 0.013 prealbumin - 0.618 age (R2: 0.729, F: 79.773, p: 0.001); duration of intensive care unit admission = 11.775 - 1.385 WAZ - 0.018 prealbumin - 0.102 age (R2: 0.714, F: 74.072, p: 0.001); and hospital stay time = 17.663 - 1.673 WAZ - 0.017 prealbumin - 1.07 age (R2: 0.711, F: 72.842, p: 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The incidence of malnutrition in infants with nonrestricted VSD was very high, and malnutrition had a significant adverse effect on postoperative recovery. Malnutrition significantly prolonged mechanical ventilation time, duration of intensive care unit stay and hospital stay after surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":51056,"journal":{"name":"Heart Surgery Forum","volume":"26 5","pages":"E560-E565"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71428859","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association Analysis between Maternal Serum Biomarkers and Fetal Congenital Heart Disease.","authors":"Hong Jiang,&nbsp;Yuan Lin,&nbsp;Xinqin He","doi":"10.59958/hsf.6703","DOIUrl":"10.59958/hsf.6703","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To investigate the association of maternal serum biomarkers alpha fetal protein (AFP), β-human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) and unconjugated estriol 3 (uE3) in the second trimester with fetal congenital heart disease (CHD) in low risk populations during the screening of Down's syndrome.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>109 cases diagnosed with fetal CHD in the second trimester by fetal echocardiography were enrolled as the CHD group. Pregnancy- and gestational-age matched 344 cases without fetal CHD were used as the control group. The values of maternal serum biomarkers HCG, AFP and uE3 were tested and the association with CHD was analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The means of HCG multiple of median (MoM) and AFP MoM were higher, while the mean of uE3 MoM was lower in the CHD group than those of the control group (p < 0.05). The number of cases with HCG MoM ≥85% quantile, AFP MoM ≥85% quantile was more, while that with uE3 MoM ≤15% quantile was less in the CHD group than that of the control group (p < 0.05). The univariate logistic regression analysis showed that fetal CHD was associated with high values of HCG MoM and AFP MoM and low value of uE3 MoM as well as the HCG MoM ≥85% quantile, AFP MoM ≥85% quantile and the uE3 MoM ≤15% quantile. The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that HCG MoM ≥85% quantile and AFP MoM ≥85% quantile or the uE3 ≤15% quantile were the independent factors of fetal CHD. In addition, the risk of fetal CHD was higher when one situation existed among the HCG MoM ≥85% quantile, AFP MoM ≥85% quantile and the uE3 MoM ≤15% quantile. The risk of fetal CHD was much higher when both the HCG MoM ≥85% quantile and AFP MoM ≥85% quantile existed or both the HCG MoM ≥85% quantile and the uE3 MoM existed ≤15% quantile.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Second trimester maternal serum biomarkers may be useful indicators for fetal evaluation for CHD to screen positive pregnancies without identified chromosomal defects.</p>","PeriodicalId":51056,"journal":{"name":"Heart Surgery Forum","volume":"26 5","pages":"E552-E559"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71428801","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Obesity Does Not Affect Major Outcomes in Robotic Coronary Surgery.","authors":"Emre Yasar,&nbsp;Zihni Mert Duman,&nbsp;Muhammed Bayram,&nbsp;Mete Gürsoy,&nbsp;Ersin Kadiroğulları,&nbsp;Ünal Aydın","doi":"10.59958/hsf.6791","DOIUrl":"10.59958/hsf.6791","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Robotic-assisted coronary surgery is gaining attraction as an alternative to traditional open-heart procedures, offering potential benefits such as decreased mortality rates, shorter hospital stays, and reduced complications. This study aimed to investigate the outcomes of robotic-assisted coronary surgery, focusing particularly on the impact of obesity.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 210 consecutive patients underwent robotic-assisted coronary surgery over an eight-year period at a single institution. Patients were categorized based on body mass index (BMI), distinguishing between obese (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) and non-obese (BMI <30 kg/m2) groups. The analysis encompassed preoperative characteristics, operative factors, and postoperative outcomes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Comparisons between obese and non-obese patients revealed similar preoperative comorbidities. However, the operation time was prolonged in the obese group (p = 0.03). Major cardiac and cerebrovascular events, along with overall complications, displayed no significant disparities between the groups. Notably, superficial wound infections were more prevalent among obese patients (p = 0.03). Importantly, intensive care unit and hospital stay times were comparable between the two groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Robotic-assisted coronary surgery demonstrates its potential as a viable alternative to conventional open-heart procedures, offering benefits such as reduced mortality rates, shorter hospital stays, and minimized perioperative complications. This study's findings underscore the feasibility and safety of this approach, with outcomes comparable between obese and non-obese patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":51056,"journal":{"name":"Heart Surgery Forum","volume":"26 5","pages":"E525-E530"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71428855","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}