Coronary Connector Facilitated Total Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass: An Ex Vivo Feasibility Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB) procedures pose significant challenges, motivating the development of Octocon, an automated endoscopic connector designed for coronary anastomoses in off-pump and endoscopic settings. This feasibility study aimed to assess Octocon's functionality and maneuverability in closed-chest conditions during robot-assisted TECAB simulations.

Methods

The Octocon deployment comprises a 3-step procedure. Initially, delicate self-aligning microstapling technology is used to attach connector halves to individual blood vessels. Subsequently, the connector halves are joined to accomplish the anastomosis process. TECAB conditions were simulated using a dedicated box housing ex vivo porcine hearts. The study, conducted by 3 experienc

SUBMITTER: Gianoli M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11660186 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature