title: Evolution of OPCAB surgery in a single institution.
abstract: Off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) grafting is becoming popular worldwide. The development of exposure and stabilization techniques have made this surgery a simple, safe, and routine procedure. The evolution of OPCAB surgery at our institution is presented and discussed.
authors.affiliation: Bristol Heart Institute, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Raimondo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ascione
authors.forename: Franco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ciulli
authors.forename: Gianni D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Angelini
mesh_terms: D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009204:Myocardial Revascularization; D006113:United Kingdom