Endoscopic radial artery harvesting through a single incision

Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2006 Apr;54(3):208-9. doi: 10.1055/s-2005-872955.

Abstract

A method of radial artery harvesting through a single 3-cm skin incision is presented. This technique is performed with an endoscope inserted into a retractor and a harmonic scalpel for dissection of the artery. Transsection of the artery is carried out with a pre-tied endoloop. The endoscopic harvesting can be done in 45 minutes, resulting in less operative trauma and an excellent cosmetic outcome.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Coronary Artery Disease / surgery
  • Endoscopy / adverse effects
  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Forearm / blood supply
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radial Artery / surgery*
  • Tissue and Organ Harvesting / adverse effects
  • Tissue and Organ Harvesting / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome