Automatic Incision Point and Path Selection for Thoracoscopic Surgery https://youtu.be/2gnfxfJZz0o Minimally invasive thoracic surgery represents one of the most technically demanding fields in modern medicine. Each incision, each instrument trajectory, must be precisely planned to ensure safety, minimize trauma, and maintain ergonomic access for the surgeon. Despite advances in imaging and robotics, identifying optimal incision … Read more
Surgical Management of Secondary Localized Tracheomalacia Caused by Straight Back Syndrome — Case Report — Patient background A 9.5-year-old girl with spastic tetraparesis and somatomental retardation, a consequence of intrauterine injury, was admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit following successful resuscitation. Her medical history revealed multiple episodes of opisthotonus and apnea since the age … Read more
Unifocalization in MAPCA Surgery Supported by Patient-Specific 3D Modeling Patient background The patient was diagnosed with pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect (PA/VSD) and major aortopulmonary collateral arteries (MAPCAs). The pulmonary circulation was supplied primarily through multiple collateral vessels, while the native pulmonary arteries were hypoplastic. This complex anatomy necessitated a staged surgical approach, beginning … Read more
3D Planning for a Complex Bentall Procedure After Arterial Switch Patient background A 33-year-old male with a history of complete transposition of the great arteries (TGA) underwent an arterial switch operation (ASO) with VSD and PDA closure at the age of 3. The postoperative course was uneventful, with a residual small VSD and mild aortic … Read more
