Robotic repair of sinus venosus atrial septal defect with partial anomalous pulmonary venous return and persistent left superior vena cava

Innovations (Phila). 2014 Sep-Oct;9(5):388-90. doi: 10.1097/IMI.0000000000000093.

Abstract

The presence of partial anomalous pulmonary venous return and/or persistent left superior vena cava (LSVC) is usually viewed as a contraindication for robotic repair of complex atrial septal defects, such as those of the sinus venosus type. Three patients, aged 29, 73, and 23 years, successfully underwent totally endoscopic, robotic-assisted repair of sinus venosus-type atrial septal defect with partial anomalous pulmonary venous return and persistent LSVC. Two different techniques--direct cannulation or placement of a sump sucker--were successfully used to manage venous return from the persistent LSVC.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Endoscopy
  • Female
  • Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pericardium / transplantation
  • Pulmonary Veins / abnormalities*
  • Robotic Surgical Procedures*
  • Vena Cava, Superior / abnormalities*
  • Young Adult

Supplementary concepts

  • Atrial Septal Defect Sinus Venosus