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The Atrium: Multi-Spectrum Robotic Cardiac Surgery
Episode 295
Tuesday, 23 June, 2026

In this episode of The Atrium, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaks with Dr. Husam Balkhy, Professor of Surgery and Director of Robotic and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery at the University of Chicago, IL, USA, about multi-spectrum robotic cardiac surgery. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:04 Why CT Surgery? 04:08 History 08:09 Benefits 10:00 Challenges 13:56 Multispectrum Robotic Surgery 16:15 Patient Selection 24:33 Work Up, Port Placement 29:47 Valve Surgery 31:11 Coronary Surgery 32:38 Other Surgery 37:15 Complications 39:13 Training, Simulations 45:07 Future of Robotics 49:00 Key Takeaways 49:34 Surgery Training Advice The discussion focuses on the history of robotics in cardiac surgery, emphasizing the benefits and challenges associated with robotic surgery. It explores the concept of multi-spectrum robotic cardiac surgery and provides an overview of robotic surgery as it currently stands, including the types of valves involved and the various approaches utilized. The conversation also highlights specific techniques in robotic surgery, such as totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB). Additionally, it addresses potential complications, including peripheral cannulation injuries and phrenic nerve injury. Furthermore, they discussed training in robotics and the future of robotics. The Atrium is a monthly podcast presenting clinical and career-focused topics for residents and early career professionals across all cardiothoracic surgery subspecialties. Keep an eye out for next month’s episode. Related Resources Multi-Spectrum Robotic Cardiac Surgery: Early Outcomes Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.