The latest thing. Minimally invasive heart surgery is all the rage. But it may not always be the right thing to do
Hensley, S.
Modern Healthcare 27(23): 44
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0160-7480 PMID: 10173019 Document Number: 470060
Laman Gray Jr., M.D., of Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY., is among the surgeons at the forefront of new minimally invasive heart surgery techniques. While patients around the country are seeking out surgeons to perform the new techniques, some experts question whether minimally invasive heart surgery is as effective as standard procedure for most patients.