OBJECTIVES Previous studies have demonstrated the safety and excellent short-term and
mid-term survival after minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB). We …

(1) We describe the boundary conditions for minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) with
the aim to reduce procedure-related patient injury and discomfort.(2) The analysis of the …

Continuous progress in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has inspired surgeons to
reduce the invasiveness of surgical revascularization techniques, resulting in the …

Objective Sternotomy has been the gold standard incision for surgical revascularization but
may be associated with chronic pain and sternal malunion. Minimally invasive coronary …

Abstract Background Internal thoracic arteries (ITAs) are considered to be the standard
conduits used for coronary revascularization. Recently minimally invasive procedures are …

Minimally invasive cardiac surgery appears to provide patients with equivalent or better
outcomes, faster recovery, and less surgical trauma compared to full sternotomy. The …

Objectives: Minimally invasive coronary surgery (MICS) via lateral thoracotomy is a less
invasive alternative to the traditional median full sternotomy approach for coronary surgery …

Objectives Minimally-invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB) is a less-invasive
alternative to full sternotomy off-pump coronary artery bypass (FS-OPCAB) revascularization …

Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) has emerged as a viable
alternative to conventional sternotomy CABG in select patients requiring coronary …

Liver transplantation (LT) is the second most performed solid organ transplant. Coronary
artery disease (CAD) is a critical consideration for LT candidacy, particularly in patients with …