Robotic Cardiac Surgery Part I: Anesthetic Considerations in Totally Endoscopic Robotic Cardiac Surgery (TERCS)

The application and evolution of total endoscopic robotic cardiac surgery (TERCS) has become greater as institutions and surgeons become more comfortable with robotic technology. Over the years many improvements have been made to facilitate technically challenging cardiac procedures using robotics a...

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Published inJournal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia Vol. 34; no. 1; pp. 267 - 277
Main Authors Fitzgerald, Meghann M., Bhatt, Himani V., Schuessler, Martha E., Guy, T. Sloane, Ivascu, Natalia S., Evans, Adam S., Ramakrishna, Harish
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.01.2020
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anesthetic management
Anesthetics
Cardiac Surgical Procedures
Humans
minimally invasive cardiac surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
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Quality of Life
robotic cardiac surgery
Robotics
anesthetic management
minimally invasive cardiac surgery
robotic cardiac surgery
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Summary:The application and evolution of total endoscopic robotic cardiac surgery (TERCS) has become greater as institutions and surgeons become more comfortable with robotic technology. Over the years many improvements have been made to facilitate technically challenging cardiac procedures using robotics and increase overall survival and quality of life for these patients. However, a dedicated multidisciplinary approach led by a core group of clinicians is necessary for good patient experience and outcomes. In addition, good communication and performance improvement measures with attention to detailed perioperative management are essential to a successful robotic cardiac program.
ISSN:1053-0770
1532-8422
DOI:10.1053/j.jvca.2019.02.039