Robert Poston, MDChairman, Department of Cardiothoracic SurgerySt Francis Medical Center, Trenton, NJ
Prior Sternotomy
Head
Sternal Wire
Heart
RIMA
Head
In situ RIMA to LAD
Robotic-assistance addresses problems with reoperative CABG in setting of cancer Increased IMA graft usage Safe Decreased cost Able to tolerate postop radiation therapy