Chesney Siems

Summary This video demonstrates the technique associated with the recipient cardiectomy procedure using the bicaval technique originally described by Sievers et al. in 1991. Donor selection, donor cardiectomy, recipient preoperative preparation, and recipient preoperative timing are beyond the scope of this instructional video. Cardiopulmonary bypass (CBP) was established through bicaval cannulation. In this case, metal angled venous cannulae are the preferred tools for the procedure.

Summary This video demonstrates the technique associated with the recipient cardiectomy procedure using the bicaval technique originally described by Sievers et al. in 1991. Donor selection, donor cardiectomy, recipient preoperative preparation, and recipient preoperative timing are beyond the scope of this instructional video. Cardiopulmonary bypass (CBP) was established through bicaval cannulation. In this case, metal angled venous cannulae are the preferred tools for the procedure.