The effectiveness of rigid pericardial endoscopy for minimally invasive minor surgeries: cell transplantation, epicardial pacemaker lead implantation, and epicardial ablation
Abstract Background The efficacy and safety of rigid pericardial endoscopy as the promising minimally invasive approach to the pericardial space was evaluated.Techniques for cell transplantation, epicardial pacemaker lead implantation, and epicardial ablation were developed.Methods Two swine and 5 canines were studied to evaluate the safety and eff