A Prospective Audit of Endoscopic Vein Harvesting for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

摘要

INTRODUCTIONThe objectives of this study were to: (i) assess the feasibility of minimally invasive endoscopic harvesting of the long saphenous vein or radial artery for use as conduit during coronary artery bypass surgery in the NHS setting; and (ii) investigate the results of endoscopic vein harvesting with regards to postoperative complications, ability to mobilise, and patient satisfaction.