Experiences of minimally invasive great saphenous vein graft harvest using with endopath
Tsukui, H.; Hoshino, S.; Saitoh, N.; Nishiya, Y.
Kyobu Geka. Japanese Journal of Thoracic Surgery 54(2): 128-131
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-5252 PMID: 11211766 Document Number: 531408
We have experienced 20 cases of minimally invasive great saphenous vein graft harvest using with endoscopy, Endopath, from March 1999. As we experienced cases, we can harvest great saphenous vein graft, about 30-40 cm in size, from only two 4-cm incisions for about 50 minutes. There are no wound infection, pain, and edema. Great saphenous vein graft harvesting with Endopath is less invasive, painless after surgery and makes patients satisfied about cosmetic problem.