MICS-CABG - Dr. Kishor Deore

MICS-CABG stands for "Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting" It is a surgical procedure used to treat coronary artery disease, which involves the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. Traditional coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery involves making a large incision in the chest and using a heart-lung machine to temporarily stop the heart while the surgeon grafts healthy blood vessels to bypass the blocked or narrowed coronary arteries.

MICS-CABG, on the other hand, is a minimally invasive approach to performing coronary artery bypass surgery. It involves making smaller incisions and using specialized instruments to access the heart, all while avoiding the use of a heart-lung machine in some cases.

Here are some advantages of MICS-CABG:

• Smaller Incisions: MICS-CABG involves smaller incisions compared to traditional open-heart surgery. This can lead to less scarring, reduced pain, and a faster recovery time for the patient.
• Shorter Hospital Stay: Patients undergoing MICS-CABG often experience shorter hospital stays compared to traditional CABG, as the minimally invasive approach tends to result in quicker recovery and fewer complications.
• Reduced Pain: The smaller incisions and less invasive techniques used in MICS-CABG can lead to less postoperative pain and discomfort for patients.
• Faster Recovery: Recovery time is generally shorter for patients undergoing MICS-CABG compared to traditional CABG. This means patients can return to their normal activities more quickly.
• Lower Risk of Infections: Smaller incisions and reduced exposure to the external environment during surgery can lower the risk of postoperative infections.
• Less Trauma to the Body: MICS-CABG involves less trauma to the chest and surrounding tissues, which can result in a reduced inflammatory response and faster healing.

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