{"title":"Robotic mitral valve repair: quadrangular resection and bidirectional sliding valvuloplasty.","authors":"Paul Cullen, Tarek Malas, Marc Gillinov","doi":"10.1510/mmcts.2025.114","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1510/mmcts.2025.114","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Systolic anterior motion remains a recognized complication of mitral valve repair, for which sliding valvuloplasty was originally developed as a preventive strategy. This technique is used in patients with a broad area of posterior leaflet prolapse and excessive leaflet height. We demonstrate our modification of the classic sliding plasty, including further adaptations to enable its reliable and efficient application via a minimally invasive robotic approach.</p>","PeriodicalId":53474,"journal":{"name":"Multimedia manual of cardiothoracic surgery : MMCTS / European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery","volume":"2025 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145330886","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Stepwise surgical approach to left ventricular fibroma.","authors":"Chellasamy Rajeev Thilak, Wahi Pritja, Rezaei Mohammad, Cusimano Robert, Ansari Bilal","doi":"10.1510/mmcts.2025.102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1510/mmcts.2025.102","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cardiac fibromas are rare benign myocardial tumours, most commonly detected in infants and children. Presentations in adolescents are uncommon but clinically significant due to the associated arrhythmic risk. We report a case of a young female who presented with syncope and was subsequently diagnosed with a left ventricular fibroma on cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The tumour was located near the papillary muscles. Surgical excision was performed via a left ventriculotomy, carefully avoiding distortion of the mitral valve. This video tutorial demonstrates the surgical approach to an left ventricular fibroma, a definitive treatment aimed at mitigating the life-threatening arrhythmogenic risks associated with these tumours, while preserving the mitral valve.</p>","PeriodicalId":53474,"journal":{"name":"Multimedia manual of cardiothoracic surgery : MMCTS / European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery","volume":"2025 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145330867","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Virendra Kumar Tiwari, Sabita Jiwnani, Devayani Niyogi, Karthik Venkataramani, Aditya Singh, C S Pramesh
{"title":"Mediastinoscopy followed by uniportal video assisted fissureless right upper lobectomy for cT3 (chest wall involvement) tumour.","authors":"Virendra Kumar Tiwari, Sabita Jiwnani, Devayani Niyogi, Karthik Venkataramani, Aditya Singh, C S Pramesh","doi":"10.1510/mmcts.2025.104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1510/mmcts.2025.104","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Uniportal video assisted thoracoscopic surgery is a widely adopted method for lung resections. One of the main advantages quoted in favour of this minimally invasive technique is the violation of only a single intercostal space and hence less post-operative pain. Fissureless lobectomy decreases the chances of post-operative air leak, especially when fissures are poorly formed. Tumour-abutting parietal pleura can be managed with uniportal video assisted thoracoscopic surgery, with resection of the cuff of the parietal pleura around the tumour, to achieve a negative margin. This video tutorial demonstrates a fissureless right upper lobectomy, in the presence of significant adhesions and pleural infiltration.</p>","PeriodicalId":53474,"journal":{"name":"Multimedia manual of cardiothoracic surgery : MMCTS / European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery","volume":"2025 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145330814","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bruno Chiarello, Sherif Negm, Lorena Mujica, Brayan Rubio, Gustavo Woll, Manuel Castellà
{"title":"Carbon fibre-enforced stabilization system for ministernotomy resynthesis.","authors":"Bruno Chiarello, Sherif Negm, Lorena Mujica, Brayan Rubio, Gustavo Woll, Manuel Castellà","doi":"10.1510/mmcts.2025.058","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1510/mmcts.2025.058","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sternal dehiscence incidence ranges from 0.2% to 5%]. Risk factors include obesity, advanced age, use of bilateral internal thoracic arteries, diabetes mellitus and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [1]. Traditional techniques with steel wires have been associated with dehiscence rates of up to 11.8% [2]. Utilizing titanium plates, the incidence of sternal dehiscence has reduced to 1.5% [3]. The STERN FIX Sternal Stabilization System is a biocompatible carbon-fibre reinforced poly-ether-ether-ketone tool constituting two components, both with a curved arm that embraces the sternum at the level of an intercostal space and does not perforate the intercostal fascia, reducing the retrosternal bleeding [4]. The sternal closure is performed following five steps: sizing using a gauger (device available for sternal bone thicknesses between 9.5 and 17mm); marking the selected intercostal space bilaterally to allow the passage of the device; placement of both device parts; closure of the device; and cutting the excess segment. The sternal closure is complemented with cerclage wire. The first results are very satisfactory, with 0% sternal dehiscence at 6 months on 30 patients [5], comparable to those achieved by adopting the Robicsek technique [6]. We present a video tutorial case of ministernotomy closure using the STERN FIX system.</p>","PeriodicalId":53474,"journal":{"name":"Multimedia manual of cardiothoracic surgery : MMCTS / European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery","volume":"2025 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145330744","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xavier Guzmán S, María Ascaso, Robert Pruna-Guillen, Juan Perdomo Linares, Marta Hernandez-Meneses, Eduard Quintana
{"title":"Operative management for extent II thoracoabdominal aortoiliac reconstruction for pneumococcal aortitis.","authors":"Xavier Guzmán S, María Ascaso, Robert Pruna-Guillen, Juan Perdomo Linares, Marta Hernandez-Meneses, Eduard Quintana","doi":"10.1510/mmcts.2025.105","DOIUrl":"10.1510/mmcts.2025.105","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Infectious aortitis is an uncommon but life-threatening condition due to its potential to cause mycotic aneurysms, which may lead to vascular rupture. When signs of vascular disruption are present, isolated antibiotic therapy is insufficient, requiring combined open surgical resection of the infected aorta. A 68-year-old woman diagnosed with Streptococcus pneumoniae aortitis is presented. Multiple saccular mycotic aneurysms of varying sizes along the thoracoabdominal aorta, with intense fluorodeoxyglucose uptake on positron emission tomography scan were present in conjunction with extravascular infectious sources. Urgent Crawford extent II thoracoabdominal aortoiliac reconstruction was indicated. Due to extensive atheromatosis of the proximal descending aorta and the relative contraindication to cerebrospinal fluid drainage (spondylodiscitis), repair was performed with profound hypothermia (18°C). Renal protection was achieved using Custodiol and visceral perfusion maintained with cold blood. Each visceral artery was individually reimplanted using a 26mm multibranched graft. Distal reconstruction was completed with a bifurcated prosthesis, given the presence of severe aortic bifurcation calcification. Despite negative intra-operative cultures, histopathology confirmed extensive aortic inflammatory/reparative findings. Post-operative recovery was uneventful. At 1-year follow-up, the patient remains in good condition, with no clinical recurrence, no pathological positron emission tomography/computed tomography uptake, and a stable aortic repair without suppressive antibiotics.</p>","PeriodicalId":53474,"journal":{"name":"Multimedia manual of cardiothoracic surgery : MMCTS / European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery","volume":"2025 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145193907","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Repeat right axillary thoracotomy: a feasible and safe approach for recurrent subaortic membrane resection.","authors":"Ali H Mashadi, Yasin Essa, Sameh M Said","doi":"10.1510/mmcts.2025.107","DOIUrl":"10.1510/mmcts.2025.107","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We present the technical steps and pitfalls of minimally invasive resection of a recurrent subaortic membrane via a redo right axillary thoracotomy in a child.</p>","PeriodicalId":53474,"journal":{"name":"Multimedia manual of cardiothoracic surgery : MMCTS / European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery","volume":"2025 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145193018","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Robotic-assisted thoracoscopic oesophagotomy for impacted denture removal.","authors":"Belal Asaf, Sukhram Bishnoi, Mohan Pulle, Harsh Puri, Deepika Bhardwaj, Arvind Kumar","doi":"10.1510/mmcts.2025.092","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1510/mmcts.2025.092","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Accidental ingestion of dentures is a relatively infrequent yet clinically significant problem, often resulting in oesophageal impaction, particularly in edentulous patients who wear removable dentures. Ingestion of dentures poses a significant risk of mucosal injury or perforation during endoscopic retrieval, owing to their large size, sharp edges and metal clasps, and hence requires a low threshold for surgical intervention. This video tutorial demonstrates the technique of robotic-assisted thoracoscopic oesophagotomy and removal of the impacted denture followed by repair of the oesophagotomy.</p>","PeriodicalId":53474,"journal":{"name":"Multimedia manual of cardiothoracic surgery : MMCTS / European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery","volume":"2025 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145187427","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Davut Cekmecelioglu, Nicholas Smedira, Haytham Elgharably
{"title":"Third-time redo aortic valve replacement with posterior annular enlargement and myectomy.","authors":"Davut Cekmecelioglu, Nicholas Smedira, Haytham Elgharably","doi":"10.1510/mmcts.2025.081","DOIUrl":"10.1510/mmcts.2025.081","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Our objective is to underline that patients with small aortic annulus can present with concomitant left outflow tract obstruction, and both pathologies need to be addressed during surgery to avoid residual symptoms and early re-intervention. We present a third-time re-operation where intra-operative findings revealed degenerated sutureless valve with pannus underneath, which was explanted after meticulous dissection of the prosthesis cuff from the left ventricular outflow tract. The fibrotic ridge was excised and a basal septal myectomy was performed, removing 2.8 g of septal muscle. The aortotomy was extended through the left-non coronary commissure and toward the right and left fibrous trigones. A posterior bovine pericardium 'Y' patch was used for annular enlargement to accommodate a 25 mm INSPIRIS valve. Nonetheless, the mitral valve was repaired with a 29 mm posterior annuloplasty ring, and the tricuspid valve with a 30 mm annuloplasty ring.</p>","PeriodicalId":53474,"journal":{"name":"Multimedia manual of cardiothoracic surgery : MMCTS / European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery","volume":"2025 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145126467","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Robotic-assisted bronchial reimplantation for post-tuberculosis bronchial stenosis: surgical technique.","authors":"Mariana Canevari de Oliveira, Luciahelena Morello Prata Trevisan, Marcelo Manzano Said, Isabele Alves Chirichela, Luis Gustavo Abdalla, Gustavo Calado Ribeiro, Alessandro Wasum Mariani","doi":"10.1510/mmcts.2025.035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1510/mmcts.2025.035","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This report presents a novel robotic-assisted surgical technique for bronchial reimplantation in patients with complete bronchial stenosis after tuberculosis treatment. A 34-year-old female patient with progressive dyspnoea was diagnosed with complete bronchial stenosis and total left lung atelectasis. After unsuccessful bronchial dilation attempts, robotic-assisted bronchial reimplantation with veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support was undertaken. Intra-operative bronchoscopy ensured airway patency throughout the procedure. At 1-year follow-up, the patient remained asymptomatic in daily activities, with no late complications or restenosis, reinforcing the long-term efficacy of the procedure. This technique demonstrates the potential for enhanced surgical outcomes in managing complex bronchial stenosis. The findings highlight the viability of this advanced technique in improving respiratory function and patient recovery.</p>","PeriodicalId":53474,"journal":{"name":"Multimedia manual of cardiothoracic surgery : MMCTS / European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery","volume":"2025 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145114869","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anam Ali, Ahmed Abdelmajeed, Aishah Zubaid Mughal, Ahmed M Habib
{"title":"Left robotic assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) stellate ganglion ganglioneuroma resection with post-operative Harlequin syndrome.","authors":"Anam Ali, Ahmed Abdelmajeed, Aishah Zubaid Mughal, Ahmed M Habib","doi":"10.1510/mmcts.2025.110","DOIUrl":"10.1510/mmcts.2025.110","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ganglioneuromas are rare, benign neurogenic tumours, most often located in the posterior mediastinum. We present an exceptional case of a stellate ganglion ganglioneuroma at the left cervicothoracic junction, abutting the subclavian artery, oesophagus, sympathetic chain and vertebral bodies. The patient presented with significant shortness of breath and paraesthesia in the left arm. Cross-sectional imaging confirmed a well-encapsulated paravertebral mass in the left posterior mediastinum. Given the intricate anatomy of the thoracic inlet and proximity to multiple critical structures, a robotic-assisted thoracic surgical approach using the da Vinci Xi platform was employed. Robot-assisted resection transformed this complex and confined space into a clear, magnified operative field, enabling micro-instrument precision to safely mobilize the mass while avoiding injury to adjacent neurovascular structures. Complete excision was achieved with histopathology confirming ganglioneuroma. The patient's compressive symptoms resolved, though she developed Harlequin syndrome as a direct consequence of partial stellate ganglion resection. This case highlights both the rarity of stellate ganglion ganglioneuromas and the unique value of robotic-assisted surgery in navigating anatomically complex regions. The enhanced visualization and precision of the da Vinci Xi system enabled safe resection with reduced morbidity and expedited recovery.</p>","PeriodicalId":53474,"journal":{"name":"Multimedia manual of cardiothoracic surgery : MMCTS / European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery","volume":"2025 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145126486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}