Friday 13 July 2018

Is OPCAB A ‘Key Hole’ Operation?

Generally this form of operation is done through a standard opening in front of the chest that bypass operation is infamous for.
OPCAB, Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass
OPCAB (Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass) 

The reason why this approach is widely popular is because of its safety and adaptability. In various unexpected difficult situations it gives the surgeon many options to achieve the desired result. So to put it the right perspective, OPCAB (Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass) is not a ‘key hole’ operation.

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