Abstract Background/Aim Recent literature suggested that the use of Minimal Invasive Extracorporeal Circulation (MIECC) may mitigate the inflammatory response in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. We aimed to perform a meta-analysis..
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Abstract Objective This study aims to evaluate the operational feasibility of a self-designed minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation integrated circuit (miECC) type IV system and to assess the effectiveness of the..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES The question whether minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation (MiECC) represents the optimal perfusion strategy in cardiac surgery remains unanswered. We sought to systematically review the entire literature and thoroughly..
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Abstract The landmark 2016 Minimal Invasive Extracorporeal Technologies International Society (MiECTiS) position paper promoted the creation of a common language between cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists and perfusionists which led to the..
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Comparison of bubble removal performances of five membrane oxygenators with and without a pre-filter
Abstract When employing minimal invasive extracorporeal circulation (MiECC), the removal of bubbles in the circuit is important to prevent air embolism. We investigated the bubble removal performance of the FHP..
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Abstract Objective: Compare the use of blood products and intravenous fluid management in patients scheduled for coronary artery bypass surgery and randomized to minimal invasive extracorporeal circulation (MiECC) and conventional..
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Abstract Development of minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) served the purpose of performing surgery while avoiding the surgical stress triggered by a full median sternotomy. Minimizing surgical trauma is associated..
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Abstract Introduction: Acute kidney injury following cardiac surgery is a frequent complication associated with increased mortality and morbidity. Minimal invasive extracorporeal circulation is suggested to preserve postoperative renal function. The..
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Abstract Minimal invasive extracorporeal circulation (MiECC) has initiated important new efforts within science and technology towards a more physiologic perfusion. In this study, we aim to investigate the learning curve..
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