da Vinci-facilitated harvesting of pericardium for Ozaki procedure through partial sternotomy

Key Points

• The aim is to present a new method for harvesting pericardium for the Ozaki procedure using robotic assistance.
• Utilized the da Vinci Xi robot for harvesting pericardium.
• Performed the procedure through partial sternotomy.
• Focused on improving access to autologous tissue.
• Successful harvesting of sufficient pericardium with reduced invasiveness.
• Demonstrated feasibility of performing Ozaki procedure without complete sternotomy.

Abstract