Publications by authors named "D Aktuerk"
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- The study investigates the long-term outcomes of minimally invasive multi-vessel off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (MICS CABG) compared to minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB) surgery, focusing on aspects like angina pectoris and overall survival.
- Researchers conducted a retrospective analysis of 1,149 patients from a single center, adjusting for preoperative demographics to ensure fair comparison between the two surgical methods.
- Results show that long-term outcomes, such as the rate of freedom from angina and survival rates, were quite similar for both MICS CABG and MIDCAB, suggesting that MICS CABG could be a viable alternative despite its lower adoption rate.
Background: Minimally invasive concepts are increasingly influential in modern cardiac surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of completeness of revascularization on clinical outcomes and overall survival in minimally invasive, thoracoscopic coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery.
Methods: We retrospectively evaluated a consecutive series of 1,149 patients who underwent minimally invasive off-pump CABG with single, double, or triple-vessel revascularization between 2007 and 2018.
Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) occurs frequently in patients with mitral valve disease. Results of cryoablation concomitant with either minimally invasive video-assisted [minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (MIMVS)] or with robotic-assisted (RMV) mitral valve surgery have previously been separately reported. However, there are up-to-date no studies comparing the two procedures in terms of safety, efficacy, and mid-term follow-up.
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- Median sternotomy is the main surgical approach in cardiac surgeries, involving the division of the sternum for access to the heart and lungs, especially for congenital defects and CABG.
- This review highlights pre-procedural imaging assessments and post-sternotomy complications based on experiences from a tertiary cardiothoracic centre.
- Key topics include imaging features of mediastinal adhesions, safe distances for re-sternotomy, and potential postoperative issues such as sternal wire fractures, sternal dehiscence, and soft tissue infections.
• LA dissection is a rare complication of cardiac surgery seen more often in MV repair. • It can present heterogeneously, from being benign to causing hemodynamic collapse. • Perioperative TEE is valuable in identifying LA dissection and aiding in management.
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