Routine minimal invasive vein harvesting reduces postoperative morbidity in cardiac bypass procedures. Clinical report of 1400 patients

Abstract

Minimal invasive endoscopic vein harvesting can be developed into a routine procedure resulting in a lower incidence of wound complications, less postoperative pain and much superior cosmetic results. Graft quality appears to be comparable to standard saphenectomy. There is, however, a higher demand of surgical training and expertise.