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ArticleSingapore medical journal2017

Establishment of a minimally invasive cardiac surgery programme in Singapore.

Theo Kofidis, Guo Hao Chang, Chuen Neng Lee

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Article in Singapore medical journal, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 2 papers.

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Authors and funding

3 authors.

Theo KofidisDepartment of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, National University Heart Centre, Singapore.
Guo Hao ChangDepartment of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, National University Heart Centre, Singapore.
Chuen Neng LeeDepartment of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, National University Heart Centre, Singapore.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Although minimally invasive cardiac surgery is available in Singapore, it is not widely practised. Local surgeons have pioneered and introduced technologies in Singapore that were launched in the West to address various heart pathologies. However, in spite of the possibilities, the unique position and function of Singapore in the region, the structure and dynamics of cardiothoracic surgery practice in government centres and private practice, and the overall small volume of patients in the country may pose limitations in the thriving and sharing of such new technologies. Herein, we give an account of our progress and accomplishments with regard to minimally invasive cardiac surgery in Singapore and indicate areas of improvement that have further potential for synergy and growth.

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Cardiac Surgical ProceduresCardiologyCoronary Artery BypassHeart Valve Prosthesis ImplantationHumansMinimally Invasive Surgical ProceduresMitral ValveSingaporeaortic valve surgerycoronary artery bypass graft surgeryminimally invasive cardiac surgerymitral valve surgery

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PMID28681054
PMCPMC5651501

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