Dr. Gianluca Torregrossa and the Evolution of Off-pump CABG Surgery

In this new episode of Behind the OR, we are excited to host Dr. Gianluca Torregrossa, a cardiothoracic surgeon at the Lankenau Heart Institute in Philadelphia. Dr. Torregrossa shares his insights into the revolutionary technique of Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), a method developed to perform bypass surgery without stopping the heart.

Challenges of Off-pump CABG

While Off-pump CABG has generated significant interest, it has not yet proven superior to traditional methods due to the risk of complications like stroke, which can arise when manipulating the aorta during surgery. This remains a major challenge for widespread adoption of this technique.

Enclose^® II Proximal Anastomosis Device by Peters Surgical

Dr. Torregrossa highlights his personal experience with Enclose^® II, a groundbreaking device from Peters Surgical that aims to reduce these complications and improve surgical outcomes. He has successfully used this device in over 700 surgeries, emphasizing its role in minimizing post-operative risks and enabling faster patient recovery.

About Dr. Gianluca Torregrossa Career

A graduate of the University of Padua in 2006, Dr. Torregrossa was part of the team that implanted the first total artificial heart in Italy in 2011. He went on to hold leadership positions at Mount Sinai St Luke’s (NYC) and the University of Chicago. Since 2021, he has led the Robotic Coronary Program in Philadelphia. With over 80 publications to his name and fluency in four languages, Dr. Torregrossa is a globally recognized figure in the field, and he has even crossed the Sahara desert twice on his motorbike!

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Dive into this insightful conversation as Dr. Torregrossa discusses the future of cardiac surgery and the critical role of adopting cutting-edge technologies like Enclose® II to enhance patient outcomes.

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