Robotic Cardiac Surgery Part I: Anesthetic Considerations in Totally Endoscopic Robotic Cardiac Surgery (TERCS).

Journal: Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
Published Date: Feb 27, 2019

Abstract

The application and evolution of total endoscopic robotic cardiac surgery (TERCS) has become greater as institutions and surgeons become more comfortable with robotic technology. Over the years many improvements have been made to facilitate technically challenging cardiac procedures using robotics and increase overall survival and quality of life for these patients. However, a dedicated multidisciplinary approach led by a core group of clinicians is necessary for good patient experience and outcomes. In addition, good communication and performance improvement measures with attention to detailed perioperative management are essential to a successful robotic cardiac program.

Authors

  • Meghann M Fitzgerald
    Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY.
  • Himani V Bhatt
    Department of Anesthesiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY.
  • Martha E Schuessler
    Department of Anesthesiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY.
  • T Sloane Guy
    Department of Cardiac Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY.
  • Natalia S Ivascu
    Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY.
  • Adam S Evans
    Department of Anesthesiology, Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ.
  • Harish Ramakrishna
    Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ. Electronic address: Ramakrishna.harish@mayo.edu.

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