Minimally invasive heart surgery
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What is Minimally invasive heart surgery?
Minimally invasive heart surgery refers to several approaches for bypassing blocked arteries. The minimally invasive procedures are less difficult and risky than conventional open heart surgery such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
The minimally invasive procedures restore healthy blood flow to the heart without having to stop the heart and put the patient on a heart-lung machine during surgery.
Currently, there are three types of these procedures:
- Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Bypass (MIDCAB)
- Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass (OPCAB)
- Robotic Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass (RACAB)
Patients who have one of these procedures instead of open heart surgery have a lower risk of complications associated with the heart-lung machine, such as stroke, lung problems, kidney problems, and problems with mental clarity and memory. Other benefits are faster recovery and reduced hospital costs.
Alternative Names:
Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass; MIDCAB; Off-pump coronary artery bypass; OPCAB; Beating heart surgery; Robot assisted coronary artery bypass; RACAB; Keyhole heart surgery
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