Single-Port Robotic-Assisted Epicardial Lead Placement for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-2026

Publication Title

Ann Thorac Surg Short Rep

Abstract

We present a case demonstrating the novel use of the da Vinci SP (single-port) robotic platform (Intuitive Surgical) in cardiac surgery. A 69-year-old man with ischemic cardiomyopathy and failed endovascular cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator lead placement underwent successful robotically assisted left ventricular epicardial lead implantation through a 4-cm minithoracotomy. The da Vinci SP system enhanced visualization and dexterity, thus allowing for precise lead placement with minimal invasiveness. The patient recovered uneventfully and remained stable at follow-up. This case highlights the feasibility and potential advantages of single-port robotic-assisted cardiac procedures in select patients.

Volume

4

Issue

1

First Page

69

Last Page

71

DOI

10.1016/j.atssr.2025.09.039

ISSN

2772-9931

PubMed ID

42027540

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