Intraoperative Use of Computer-Aided 3D Printed Exoskeleton Supporting Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation

With our method, the standardization of the apex coring and IC positionoing during LVAD implantation was achievable, and the surgical steps were predictable. Therefore, a new decision-making support system was established in cardiac surgery, improving implantation success. The described technique is simple, easily reproducible, and accurate. The exoskeleton is patent filed, the pending patent number: P1800379.