138 * robotic versus conventional coronary artery bypass graft: a propensity score-based comparison of perioperative and long-term results

Conclusion: In order to achieve endoscopic revascularization with complete sternal stability, longer operative times are needed. Short- and long-term results of robotic coronary surgery are equivalent to conventional sternotomy CABG.

Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Kofler, M., Stastny, L., Schachner, T., Kilo, J., Grimm, M., Mueller, L., Bonatti, J., Bonaros, N. Tags: Technical aspects of coronary bypass graft surgery Source Type: research