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Hybrid Ablation Procedures of Atrial Fibrillation—How to Optimize Patient Selection and Improve the Procedural Approach
Purpose of ReviewTraditional surgical ablation and endocardial catheter ablation have historically been the primary ablation approaches for treating...
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Hybrid CT-angiography (Angio-CT) for combined CT and fluoroscopic procedures in interventional radiology enhances utilization
PurposeTo investigate the utilization of an angiography-CT (Angio-CT) system and its advantages for single patient encounters.
Methods ...
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Robot-assisted transthoracic hybrid esophagectomy versus open and laparoscopic hybrid esophagectomy: propensity score matched analysis of short-term outcome
PurposeMinimally invasive en-bloc esophagectomy is associated with a reduction of postoperative morbidity. This was demonstrated for both total...
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A systematic review for the evidence of recommendations and guidelines in hybrid nuclear cardiovascular imaging
ObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate the level of evidence of expert recommendations and guidelines for clinical indications and procedurals in...
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Promoting de-implementation of inappropriate antimicrobial use in cardiac device procedures by expanding audit and feedback: protocol for hybrid III type effectiveness/implementation quasi-experimental study
BackgroundDespite a strong evidence base and clinical guidelines specifically recommending against prolonged post-procedural antimicrobial use,...
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The use of hybrid operating rooms in neurosurgery, advantages, disadvantages, and future perspectives: a systematic review
BackgroundHybrid operating rooms (hybrid-ORs) combine the functionalities of a conventional surgical theater with the advanced imaging technologies...
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Evolution of Bariatric Robotic Surgery: Revolutionizing Weight Loss Procedures
Purpose of ReviewTo review the historical development of bariatric surgery and how robotic technology has transformed the field. This review will...
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Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt creation (TIPS) in the angio-CT—a hybrid intervention with image fusion
ObjectiveFor transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation, ultrasound guidance for portal vein puncture is strongly recommended....
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Expanding Access to Comprehensive Geriatric Evaluation via Telehealth: Development of Hybrid-Virtual Home Visits
BackgroundIn response to the aging population, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to expand access to evidence-based practices which...
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Ultrasound-guided robotic surgical procedures: a systematic review
IntroductionUltrasound has been nicknamed “the surgeon’s stethoscope”. The advantages of laparoscopic ultrasound beyond a substitute for the sense of...
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Outcomes of one-staged procedures to treat aortic coarctation complicated by cardiac anomalies
ObjectiveOne-staged surgical treatment of aortic coarctation combined with cardiac anomalies is challenging. We aim to evaluate the feasibility of...
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Vascular graft infection with duodenal fistulization 10 years after hybrid endovascular aortic repair with renovisceral debranching: a case report
BackgroundA secondary aortoenteric fistula after an aortic graft replacement or endovascular aortic repair is a rare but devastating complication...
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Hybrid Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty: Reediting an Aesthetic Dorsum
BackgroundThe prerequisite of a well-shaped dorsum with proper dorsal aesthetic lines that needs no modifications in its width and symmetry is key to...
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Transvaginal Hybrid-NOTES procedures—do they have a negative impact on pregnancy and delivery?
PurposeWe conducted a retrospective observational study in order to identify negative effects of NOTES procedures (Natural Orifice Transluminal...
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Pre-procedural and intra-procedural computerized tomography: providing a roadmap for successful adrenal venous sampling procedures
Background and purposeAdrenal venous sampling (AVS) is used for the diagnosis of primary hyperaldosteronism. Technical difficulties with right...
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Mid term freedom from atrial fibrillation following hybrid ablation, a systematic review and meta analysis
IntroductionAtrial Fibrillation (AF) is a common tachyarrhythmia affecting 33 million people worldwide. Hybrid AF ablation utilises a surgical...
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Impact of hybrid procedure on pulmonary arterial dimensions and right ventricular load after biventricular repair
BackgroundHybrid procedure with ductal stenting and bilateral pulmonary banding offers a temporary approach in high-risk neonates with complex...
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Hybrid Chin Advancement: Combining Fat and Sliced Cartilage Grafts for Chin Augmentation During Rhinoplasty
BackgroundFacial balance significantly impacts aesthetics, particularly in the middle and lower thirds. Patients with chin retrusion often benefit...
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The Frozen Elephant Technique Using a Novel Hybrid Prosthesis for Extensive Aortic Arch Disease: A Multicentre Study
IntroductionThe frozen elephant trunk technique (FET) has become routine for aortic arch and descending aortic repair. New hybrid prosthesis models...
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Robotic radioguided surgery: toward full integration of radio- and hybrid-detection modalities
PurposeIncreasingly more laparoscopic surgical procedures are performed with robotic platforms, even becoming the standard for some indications....
