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Minimally invasive coronary surgery--our experience

Z Sutlić1, M Kolovrat, B Biocina

  • 1Department of Cardiac Surgery, Dubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia.

Acta Medica Croatica : Casopis Hravatske Akademije Medicinskih Znanosti
|November 18, 1998
PubMed
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Minimally invasive coronary artery surgery (MICS) offers a safe and effective approach for treating single-vessel coronary artery disease without cardiopulmonary bypass. This study demonstrates favorable outcomes with MICS, including shorter hospital stays and low complication rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures
  • Interventional Cardiology

Background:

  • Coronary artery disease remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide.
  • Traditional coronary artery bypass grafting often requires cardiopulmonary bypass, associated with significant morbidity.
  • Minimally invasive coronary artery surgery (MICS) presents an alternative approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of MICS for myocardial revascularization in patients with single-vessel coronary artery disease.
  • To assess outcomes including complication rates, hospital stay, and procedure times.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of 19 patients undergoing MICS between January 1996 and August 1997.
  • Procedures included left anterior small thoracotomy (LAST) and median sternotomy approaches.

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  • Grafts used were internal mammary arteries and saphenous veins.

    • Main Results:

    • The study included 19 patients with single-vessel coronary disease.
    • MICS procedures were performed with acceptable ischemic and total procedure times.
    • Low rates of mortality (5.3%), perioperative myocardial infarction, and reoperation for bleeding were observed.
    • Intensive care unit stay was short, with a mean hospitalization of 10.6 days.

    Conclusions:

    • Minimally invasive coronary artery surgery is a safe and effective treatment option for selected patients with one-vessel coronary artery disease.
    • MICS can be performed with good clinical outcomes and reduced patient recovery times compared to conventional methods.