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September 10, 2025Open Access

Totally Endoscopic Removal of a Sewing Needle Penetrating the Left Ventricle

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Case highlights endoscopic removal of a sewing needle from the left ventricle, suggesting MICS is feasible for intracardiac injuries.

Endoscopic removal of an intracardiac foreign body was successful without bleeding.
The patient remained stable, with discharge on day 5 after removal of the needle.
Minimally invasive cardiac surgery provides a less invasive alternative to traditional thoracotomy.
Careful selection of patients is crucial for the success of endoscopic intracardiac procedures.

Watabe et al. (2025) studied this question.

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