MIDCAB is a variation of bypass surgery that avoids a full median sternotomy (cutting through the breastbone). Instead, the surgeon accesses the heart through a small incision between the ribs (thoracotomy).
Indications: Typically used for isolated blockages in the Left Anterior Descending (LAD) artery using the LIMA.
Benefits: Reduced blood loss, lower risk of infection, and a significantly faster recovery time (weeks instead of months).
Robotic Assistance: Some centers utilize robotic systems to harvest the mammary artery with even greater precision through ports.
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