Minimally invasive cardiac surgery: a new frontier
Article Abstract:
Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB) surgery may be an effective alternative to open coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or coronary angioplasty for some patients with heart disease. In MIDCAB, primarily used for single-vessel disease, the heart is revascularized with an internal mammary artery graft through a small thoracotomy. The surgery is performed on the beating heart, without cardiopulmonary bypass. The procedure can result in a shorter hospital stay, at lower cost than open CABG. MIDCAB may be particularly useful in patients ineligible for CABG.
Publication Name: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0887-9303
Year: 1998
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Minimally invasive cardiac valve surgery
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Minimally invasive cardiac valve surgery allows for effective heart valve repair with the potential for a smaller incision and shorter hospital stay than surgery through a full sternotomy. Using specially designed instruments and a thoroscope, this procedure utilizes small sternal or parasternal incisions for access, and femoral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass. Surgery through a port results in a smaller surgical wound, potentially less blood loss, and a more rapid recovery. Mitral and aortic valves can be replaced or repaired with a minimally invasive approach.
Publication Name: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0887-9303
Year: 1998
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Minimally invasive cardiac surgery: surgical techniques and nursing considerations
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There are changes in staffing requirements, bed allocations and staff training related to the minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass graft (MIDCAB). The procedure uses a small anterior thoracic incision, and, occasionally, the aid of the thoracoscope. With it there is a decrease in the length of hospital stay, fewer postoperative complications, and more rapid recovery.
Publication Name: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0887-9303
Year: 1998
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