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"Having performed more than 300 closed-chest robotic beating heart bypass cases using other technologies, I can say that these manual techniques are dependent upon the skill and experience of the operating surgeon," said Dr. Srivastava. "The C-Port Flex-A system, on the other hand, helps enable cardiothoracic surgeons to successfully perform port-only CAB procedures with reproducible anastomoses and excellent early graft patency results."

He added, "The C-Port Flex-A system provides a consistent, mechanically-governed and repeatable automated attachment of the graft vessel during closed-chest bypass procedures and reduces the anastomosis time associated with port-only robotic surgery. Because the C-Port Flex-A system is enabling the next generation of robotic minimally-invasive cardiac surgery, I expect it will encourage broader adoption of minimally-invasive CABG procedures."

Dr. Srivastava also developed off-pump coronary artery bypass through a left lateral thoracotomy (thoraCAB), a procedure performed through a three- to five-inch incision in the side of the chest. This approach is frequently used for bypass surgery involving more than two vessel grafts. The port-only CAB and thoraCAB techniques are minimally-invasive procedures that eliminate the need to make a sternotomy which splits the breastbone (sternum). These techniques provide several patient benefits, including less scarring, faster recovery and reduced risk of complications. Dr. Srivastava's approach to multi-vessel closed-chest surgery was recently featured in USA Today on Wednesday April 30, 2008.

The C-Port System Advantage

Cardica's C-Port systems are designed to enable automated, reliable and reproducible connections of blood vessels during CABG surgery. Unlike most hand-sewn anastomoses, Cardic
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