A simplified method of stabilization and hemostasis for minimally invasive coronary artery bypass.
We describe a simple method to achieve both hemostasis and stabilization of the left anterior descending coronary artery during minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting. This technique allows the surgeon to perform a precise anastomosis of the left internal mammary artery to the target vessel on a beating heart.
Mueller
X M
XM
Clinic for Cardiac Surgery, Hôpital de Sion, Switzerland. Xavier.Mueller@chuv.hospvd.ch
Tevaearai
H T
HT
von Segesser
L K
LK
Stumpe
F
F
D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013908:Thoracotomy