Video-assisted cardiac surgery: preliminary results in Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

摘要

Conclusion Our preliminary experiences demon- strate that CACS is simple and effective in surgical cor- rection of selected cardiac lesions. Short-term results show good outcomes. Objective To summarize the experience of uti- lization of video-assisted endoscopy in 91 patients op- erated on at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, China. Methods From October 1995, through August 1996, 91 patients (44 male and 47 female) received video-assisted cardiac surgery (VACS). Their ages ranged form 1 year to 79.5 years (25.7±21.7).