Computed tomography (CT) imaging plays a key role in the pre- and post-operative evaluation for minimally invasive and robotic cardiac procedures.
May inform pre- and post-operative planning for robotic cardiac procedures; leaves open need for prospective validation of standardized protocols.
Over the past two decades, robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery has been continuously refined and is currently an alternative to traditional open-heart surgery for some patients. The parallel evolution of imaging modalities has made robotic surgery safer and more efficient. Here, we review the pre- and post-operative use of computed tomography (CT) in minimally invasive and robotic cardiac procedures.
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