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Robotic Assisted Beating Heart Right Atrial Tumor Excision
Michael P. Rogers, MD, Rodrigo de Souza, MD, Lucian Lozonschi, MD;
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA

BACKGROUND - Primary cardiac neoplasms are rare entities which often necessitate operative intervention. We present the case of a 47 year old lady with a large right atrial mass with IVC extension that underwent successful robotic assisted excision.
METHODS - A robotic assisted laparoscopic approach via the right chest was used. Femoral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass was employed. A beating heart right atrial tumor excision was undertaken with satisfactory post-operative outcome.
RESULTS - A minimally invasive beating heart approach for right atrial tumor excision is a viable alternative to traditional open surgical technique. Satisfactory surgical results with quicker post-operative recovery is possible.
CONCLUSIONS - Beating heart robotic-assisted approaches to right atrial tumor excision are feasible. As minimally invasive techniques continue to evolve, further work to elucidate the optimal approach is warranted.

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