Jaroslav Benedik, Yurii Tymochko, Jan Kritek, Jan Sindelar, Marian Kohut
{"title":"da Vinci-facilitated harvesting of pericardium for Ozaki procedure through partial sternotomy.","authors":"Jaroslav Benedik, Yurii Tymochko, Jan Kritek, Jan Sindelar, Marian Kohut","doi":"10.1510/mmcts.2026.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1510/mmcts.2026.005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Aortic valve neocuspidization - the Ozaki procedure - is a well-described method favouring the use of autologous pericardial tissue. To obtain a sufficient amount of pericardium, a complete sternotomy is necessary. We present a novel technique of harvesting the pericardium using the da Vinci Xi robot, which allows the aortic valve neocuspidization to be performed through partial sternotomy.</p>","PeriodicalId":53474,"journal":{"name":"Multimedia manual of cardiothoracic surgery : MMCTS / European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery","volume":"2026 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147629173","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}
José Montero, Juan Medina, Pablo Carmignani, Mario Cafaro, Rodrigo Benavidez
{"title":"Indocyanine green-guided video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery thoracic duct ligation and talc pleurodesis for refractory chylothorax after Ivor Lewis oesophagectomy.","authors":"José Montero, Juan Medina, Pablo Carmignani, Mario Cafaro, Rodrigo Benavidez","doi":"10.1510/mmcts.2026.012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1510/mmcts.2026.012","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Refractory chylothorax following oesophagectomy is a challenging complication, often requiring surgical re-intervention. We describe a standardized technique for thoracic duct ligation using indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence guidance. A 62-year-old male presented with high-output chylothorax 40 days after a minimally invasive Ivor Lewis oesophagectomy, refractory to conservative management. The procedure involved pre-operative bilateral inguinal lymph node injection of ICG. A right-sided three-port VATS approach was utilized. Intra-operatively, a provocative fatty meal test (cream and olive oil) was administered via the nasogastric tube. Using near-infrared fluorescence, the thoracic duct was rapidly identified. The technique included meticulous dissection, mass ligation with silk sutures, and reinforcement with polymer clips. Chemical pleurodesis with talc was added to ensure pleural symphysis. The patient was discharged on post-operative Day 5 with no recurrence at 30-day follow-up. This video tutorial demonstrates that ICG-guided VATS ligation, combined with inguinal lymph node injection, provides a safe, reproducible, and highly effective strategy for managing complex post-oesophagectomy chylothorax.</p>","PeriodicalId":53474,"journal":{"name":"Multimedia manual of cardiothoracic surgery : MMCTS / European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery","volume":"2026 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147534508","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}
Sanjay Agrawal, Antonia Gkouma, Anton Sabashnikov, Diana Garcia, Vladimir Anikin, Maria Monteagudo-Vela
{"title":"Lung transplant feasibility after lobar resection in a case of pectus excavatum and severe unilateral space loss.","authors":"Sanjay Agrawal, Antonia Gkouma, Anton Sabashnikov, Diana Garcia, Vladimir Anikin, Maria Monteagudo-Vela","doi":"10.1510/mmcts.2025.155","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1510/mmcts.2025.155","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>An optimized approach to donor-recipient size matching is essential to expand transplant opportunities and improve post-operative outcomes. A commonly used and pragmatic metric is the donor-to-recipient predicted total lung capacity ratio. However, thoracic deformities or unilateral lung parenchymal disease may significantly distort true intrathoracic volume, leading to misleading predicted total lung capacity estimates and inappropriate donor lung selection. Clinical experience has shown increased morbidity and mortality in cases of severe size mismatch. To address such discrepancies, several strategies have been described in the literature, including split-lung transplantation, lobar transplantation, and peripheral segmental resections. When these options are not feasible, temporary measures such as diaphragmatic plication, open-chest management or chest wall stenting may be used to accommodate oversized grafts until post-operative oedema resolves. We present the case of a young female with pectus excavatum and severe unilateral loss of intrathoracic space on the lung transplant waiting list. She successfully underwent lung transplant, which was made possible by ex-vivo donor lobar resection, permitting optimal size adjustment and preventing post-operative compression within the severely reduced left thoracic cavity.</p>","PeriodicalId":53474,"journal":{"name":"Multimedia manual of cardiothoracic surgery : MMCTS / European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery","volume":"2026 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147534484","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}
Alessandro Affronti, Rosita Ciampichini, Virginia Beato, Dario Begliomini, Francesco Loreni, Natascia Carlini, Jessica Pispola, Bianca Reitano, Luigi Furiani, Cristina Todisco, Marcello Bergonzini
{"title":"Emergency resternotomy in the cardiac surgery intensive care unit.","authors":"Alessandro Affronti, Rosita Ciampichini, Virginia Beato, Dario Begliomini, Francesco Loreni, Natascia Carlini, Jessica Pispola, Bianca Reitano, Luigi Furiani, Cristina Todisco, Marcello Bergonzini","doi":"10.1510/mmcts.2026.018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1510/mmcts.2026.018","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Emergency resternotomy in the cardiac surgery intensive care unit is associated with significant mortality and major morbidity. Timing and coordination of the personnel involved in this life-threatening situation are essential to provide a timely and effective response. Our institutional standardized approach based on Cardiac Surgery Advanced Life Support guidelines application is presented.</p>","PeriodicalId":53474,"journal":{"name":"Multimedia manual of cardiothoracic surgery : MMCTS / European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery","volume":"2026 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147534539","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}
Dmitri Panfilov, Andrey Sofronov, Elizaveta Petrakova, Stepan Zyryanov, Boris Kozlov
{"title":"Posterior pericardiotomy in J-shaped ministernotomy.","authors":"Dmitri Panfilov, Andrey Sofronov, Elizaveta Petrakova, Stepan Zyryanov, Boris Kozlov","doi":"10.1510/mmcts.2025.159","DOIUrl":"10.1510/mmcts.2025.159","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Posterior pericardiotomy is a well-established approach for preventing pericardial effusion following cardiac surgery. The procedure can be easily performed after a full sternotomy; it decreases the number of manifestations of retained blood syndrome. However, there is a lack of data on the feasibility and efficacy of posterior pericardiotomy in ministernotomy. In this video tutorial, we demonstrate our technique for performing a posterior pericardiotomy in ascending aortic replacement performed through J-shaped ministernotomy.</p>","PeriodicalId":53474,"journal":{"name":"Multimedia manual of cardiothoracic surgery : MMCTS / European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery","volume":"2026 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147505586","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":"Vertical right axillary thoracotomy: strategic insights for reproducible outcomes.","authors":"Hani Nabeel Mufti, Sultan Askar, Mohannad Dawary","doi":"10.1510/mmcts.2025.149","DOIUrl":"10.1510/mmcts.2025.149","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Vertical right axillary thoracotomy (VRAT) has become a useful minimally invasive technique for treating certain congenital and acquired heart conditions. By making a vertical cut along the right axillary line, VRAT provides excellent access to the heart while reducing chest wall trauma and improving cosmetic results. It has been effectively used for repairing atrial septal defects, partial anomalous pulmonary venous return, tricuspid valve issues, and some aortic and left-sided lesions in suitable patients. Although these benefits are clear, broader adoption is constrained by concerns about limited visibility and unfamiliar surgical angles. Nevertheless, growing experience shows that, with careful patient selection, proper planning, and adherence to standardized procedures, VRAT can be performed safely and achieve outcomes comparable to those of traditional sternotomy. It also reduces post-operative pain, shortens recovery time, and improves patient satisfaction. As demand for less invasive cardiac surgeries increases, VRAT stands out as a valuable and adaptable surgical option in modern minimally invasive practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":53474,"journal":{"name":"Multimedia manual of cardiothoracic surgery : MMCTS / European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery","volume":"2026 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147505597","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}
Benoit Rouiller, Hauke Winter, Peter Reimer, Martin Eichhorn
{"title":"Robot-assisted resection of a large intrathoracic osteochondroma originating from the third rib in the context of hereditary multiple osteochondroma syndrome.","authors":"Benoit Rouiller, Hauke Winter, Peter Reimer, Martin Eichhorn","doi":"10.1510/mmcts.2025.140","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1510/mmcts.2025.140","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This video tutorial presents a robot-assisted surgical resection using the da Vinci X system of an intrathoracic osteochondroma originating from the right third rib, in the context of hereditary multiple osteochondromas in a young patient who had previously undergone thoracotomy on the same side for resection of previous osteochondroma.</p>","PeriodicalId":53474,"journal":{"name":"Multimedia manual of cardiothoracic surgery : MMCTS / European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery","volume":"2026 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147488581","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}
Arnaud Van Linden, Ulrich Schneider, Gloria Färber
{"title":"Frozen elephant trunk implantation in zone 0 using a left subclavian stented prosthesis.","authors":"Arnaud Van Linden, Ulrich Schneider, Gloria Färber","doi":"10.1510/mmcts.2026.006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1510/mmcts.2026.006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Management of the left subclavian artery can become a very challenging part of a frozen elephant trunk procedure. A new patient-individualized custom-made frozen elephant trunk hybrid prosthesis with a stented left subclavian artery branch is now commercially available, potentially decreasing surgical complexity. We present the implantation of this prosthesis in zone 0, with additional left internal mammary artery to left anterior descending bypass.</p>","PeriodicalId":53474,"journal":{"name":"Multimedia manual of cardiothoracic surgery : MMCTS / European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery","volume":"2026 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147445920","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}
Laith Ayasa, Kai Swenson, Paolo de Angelis, Mujtaba Mubashir, Pavel Kopach, Adnan Majid, Sidhu Gangadharan, Jennifer Wilson
{"title":"Multidisciplinary management of endobronchial carcinoid tumours through a combined bronchoscopic and surgical approach.","authors":"Laith Ayasa, Kai Swenson, Paolo de Angelis, Mujtaba Mubashir, Pavel Kopach, Adnan Majid, Sidhu Gangadharan, Jennifer Wilson","doi":"10.1510/mmcts.2025.146","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1510/mmcts.2025.146","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We report the case of a 44-year-old woman with a typical carcinoid tumour of the left mainstem bronchus managed through a multidisciplinary and combined approach. Initial symptoms included haemoptysis and progressive wheezing. A subsequent bronchoscopy revealed a highly vascular, pedunculated mass nearly occluding the airway. En bloc resection using electrocautery and a cryoprobe enabled airway recanalization and diagnosis. Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial fine needle aspiration ruled out nodal disease. Histopathological examination confirmed a typical carcinoid tumour. Robotic-assisted sleeve resection was subsequently performed, preserving parenchyma and achieving negative margins. Surveillance bronchoscopy showed a well-healed anastomosis with no granulation. This case highlights the importance of bronchoscopic interventions in staging and treatment planning, as well as their role in facilitating lung-sparing surgical strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":53474,"journal":{"name":"Multimedia manual of cardiothoracic surgery : MMCTS / European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery","volume":"2026 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147445857","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":"Explant of a 21-mm homograft with redo aortic root replacement with a 25-mm bioprosthesis.","authors":"Kyle McCullough, Vanessa Klopfer, Suguru Ohira","doi":"10.1510/mmcts.2025.152","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1510/mmcts.2025.152","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Re-operative management of a failing aortic homograft presents substantial technical challenges due to progressive calcification of the valve leaflets, annulus, coronary button attachments and surrounding aortic root structures. In this video tutorial, we demonstrate the explantation of a heavily calcified 21-mm aortic homograft and performance of a redo aortic root replacement using a handmade composite Bentall graft with a 25-mm bioprosthesis and 28-mm straight Dacron graft. A 73-year-old man, 23 years post-homograft root replacement, presented with torrential aortic regurgitation and a small, densely calcified aortic root. Following redo sternotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass initiation, the homograft was meticulously debrided with careful preparation of the coronary buttons, which required extensive decalcification. A composite graft was created with a tailored skirt to accommodate upsizing of the valve despite the small native annulus. Reimplantation of the left coronary button was performed, followed by distal aortic anastomosis. After removing the aortic cross-clamp, the anastomotic site of the right coronary button anastomosis was identified. The aorta was cross-clamped again, and the right coronary button was anastomosed.</p>","PeriodicalId":53474,"journal":{"name":"Multimedia manual of cardiothoracic surgery : MMCTS / European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery","volume":"2026 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147391671","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}