Off-pump, minimally invasive and robotic coronary revascularization yield improved outcomes over traditional on-pump CABG.

Publication/Presentation Date

3-1-2009

Abstract

Coronary artery disease is a global health concern, with increasing morbidity and mortality. Surgical coronary artery bypass grafting has been performed on cardiopulmonary bypass for nearly four decades, with excellent long-term durability. Beating-heart coronary surgery has been increasing in frequency in an attempt to decrease cardiopulmonary bypass-related morbidity. Furthermore, with increasing expertise and technology, minimally invasive and robotic techniques have been developed to enhance post-operative recovery, patient satisfaction and cosmesis. Several clinical trials have demonstrated decreased morbidity and more rapid recovery following off-pump, minimally invasive and robotic procedures when compared to on-pump coronary artery bypass grafts (CABGs). An equivalent extent of revascularization and medium-term anastomotic patency has been demonstrated among all approaches. Furthermore, for a large number of patients who do not have anatomy amenable to traditional coronary revascularization, adjunctive molecular therapies may provide alternative myocardial micro-revascularization.

Volume

5

Issue

1

First Page

1

Last Page

12

ISSN

1478-596X

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

19117020

Department(s)

Department of Surgery

Document Type

Article

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