Coronary artery bypass grafting without cardiopulmonary bypass using the octopus method: results in the first one hundred patients Erik W.L. Jansen, MDa, Cornelius Borst, MD, PhDc, Jaap R. Lahpor, MD, PhDa, Paul F. Gründeman, MD, PhDc, Frank D. Eefting, MDc, Arno Nierich, MDb, Etienne O. Robles de Medina, MD, PhDc, Johan J. Bredée, MD, PhDa The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Volume 116, Issue 1, Pages 60-67 (July 1998) DOI: 10.1016/S0022-5223(98)70243-0 Copyright © 1998 Mosby, Inc. Terms and Conditions
Fig. 1 The Octopus tissue stabilizer. Note the asymmetric configuration and malleable segment for adjustment to the surface of the heart. Both paddles are rigidly connected to the operating table rails by an articulating arm. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 1998 116, 60-67DOI: (10.1016/S0022-5223(98)70243-0) Copyright © 1998 Mosby, Inc. Terms and Conditions
Fig. 2 Surgeon' s view. Examples of application of the Octopus tissue stabilizer: a, Through full surgical access for multivessel revascularization. The distal RCA is exposed by the hoisting of the inferior wall. b, Through limited surgical access to expose the LAD and/or diagonal branch. Note that one paddle is installed through a separate stab wound to maximize exposure. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 1998 116, 60-67DOI: (10.1016/S0022-5223(98)70243-0) Copyright © 1998 Mosby, Inc. Terms and Conditions