Robotic Heart Surgery Part 2

Description: About the Video: Heart surgeons are now using robots to help them perform multiple different surgeries, including coronary artery bypass operations. In this two-part interview with Dr. Johannes Bonatti, viewers can learn how the sophistication of these robots allows heart patients at the University of Maryland Medical Center to have bypass surgery without the traditional large incision. This results in a faster recovery and fewer complications for the patients. Specific topics covered in part two of this two-part interview include: Coronary artery disease Angioplasty Bypass surgery Robotic bypass surgery vs. conventional technique Hybrid operation combing bypass and angioplasty About the Expert: Dr. Johannes Bonatti is a cardiac surgeon at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He is also a professor of surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Related Links: Dr. Johannes Bonatti www.umm.edu Robotic Heart Surgery (Part 1) www.youtube.com The Maryland Heart Center www.umm.edu Feature Story: The Health and Economic Benefits of Robotic Surgery www.umm.edu Video: The davinci System www.umm.edu Patient Success Story www.umm.edu Distributed by Tubemogul.