Title
Robotically Assisted Bilateral Bronchoplasty for Tracheobronchomalacia
Publication Date
2015
Journal Title
Innovations (Phila)
Abstract
We describe the technique for the first robotically assisted bilateral bronchoplasty for the treatment of tracheobronchomalacia. Since 1954, this disease process has been treated with a right thoracotomy and posterior splinting of the tracheal membrane with mesh to restore the C-shape of the trachea. Traditional video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery has been of limited benefit in these cases owing to technical challenges. A robotically assisted technique offers the dual benefit of a minimally invasive port-based system while reproducing an open surgical technique.
Volume Number
10
Issue Number
6
Pages
428-30
Document Type
Article
EPub Date
2015/12/15
Status
Faculty, Northwell Researcher
Facility
School of Medicine; Northwell Health
Primary Department
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Additional Departments
Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
PMID
DOI
10.1097/imi.0000000000000215