The Utility of a 3D Endoscope and Robot-Assisted System for MIDCAB.

CONCLUSION: The midterm results of MIDCAB with 3D endoscope-assisted LITA harvesting were satisfactory. MIDCAB, including HCR, is a good alternative for selected high-risk patients. PMID: 30842359 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Annals of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - March 6, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Endo Y, Nakamura Y, Kuroda M, Ito Y, Hori T Tags: Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research