Minimally Invasive Vein Harvesting
Program
Minimally invasive vein harvesting for coronary
bypass grafting is safe and effective. This procedure
allows for less pain and will allow you to return
to your normal activities at a faster rate. You
may benefit from this procedure if you require
coronary bypass grafting and need venous conduits.
Unfortunately, not every patient is a candidate
for this procedure. The following examples are
patients who will not benefit from minimally invasive
vein harvesting:
- patients with a history of vericose veins
- patients with small or thin legs
- patients with a superficial saphenous vein
If you are not a candidate for saphenous vein
harvesting, you may benefit from arterial conduits
for bypass grafting.
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