In this episode of The Atrium, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaks with Dr. Husam Balkhy, Professor of Surgery and Director of Robotic and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery at the University of Chicago, IL, USA, about multi-spectrum robotic cardiac surgery.

Chapters 

00:00 Intro 

01:04 Why CT Surgery? 

04:08 History 

08:09 Benefits 

10:00 Challenges 

13:56 Multispectrum Robotic Surgery 

16:15 Patient Selection 

24:33 Work Up, Port Placement 

29:47 Valve Surgery 

31:11 Coronary Surgery 

32:38 Other Surgery 

37:15 Complications 

39:13 Training, Simulations 

45:07 Future of Robotics 

49:00 Key Takeaways 

49:34 Surgery Training Advice 

The discussion focuses on the history of robotics in cardiac surgery, emphasizing the benefits and challenges associated with robotic surgery. It explores the concept of multi-spectrum robotic cardiac surgery and provides an overview of robotic surgery as it currently stands, including the types of valves involved and the various approaches utilized. The conversation also highlights specific techniques in robotic surgery, such as totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB). Additionally, it addresses potential complications, including peripheral cannulation injuries and phrenic nerve injury. Furthermore, they discussed training in robotics and the future of robotics.

The Atrium is a monthly podcast presenting clinical and career-focused topics for residents and early career professionals across all cardiothoracic surgery subspecialties. Keep an eye out for next month’s episode. Related Resources

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