This video demonstrates an ASD closure via the transxiphoid approach, using a specially designed instrument for lifting the sternum anteriorly. The author believes that a transxihpoid, or ministernotomy, approach for simple congenital defects is a safe option.
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Nicely done. I see that you have further improvised on your ivc cannulation technique. Great demonstration video…
Great job , Thomas !
Congrats & Best wishes from SRMC Team !
Very nice technique. I am wondering where can I buy that special instrument for sternum lifting?
thanks
Hi Edin,The instrument is available from Thomson Surgicals Bangalore, India. His email id is info.surgicals@gmail.com . Boston Children’s has been using this instrument for over a year for their minimally invasive procedures.
Hi Edin,The instrument is available from Thomson Surgicals Bangalore, India. His email id is info.surgicals@gmail.com . Boston Children’s has been using this instrument for over a year for their minimally invasive procedures.
Congratulations, very good cosmetic results. The way of IVC cannulation is excellent, is it possible to cannulate the aorta in the same way through intercostal space if it was difficult to cannulate through the incision?