Cannulation Strategies for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Abstract

Objective

Operative techniques for minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) have evolved dramatically over the past decade to include a wide demographic of patients. Mastering a variety of cannulation techniques is of paramount importance in performing a safe perfusion strategy and operation. Our aim is to describe cannulation strategies utilized in various MICS procedures.

Methods

We review numerous cannulation strategies and their application in different minimally invasive procedures.

Results

Cannulation strategies will vary depending on the MICS procedure and other anatomical variations and obstacles. Utilizing the appropriate cannulation strategy will allow for a safe and effective operation.

Conclusions

Mastering the art of cannulation will provide surgeons with a toolbox to choose from when performing MICS in a wide variety of procedures.

Keywords

minimally invasive cannulation IVC filter femoral cannulation minithoracotomy peripheral cannulation

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