Techniques for harvesting the saphenous vein in coronary artery bypass grafting: a network systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The optimal technique for harvesting the saphenous vein (SVG) in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) remains undetermined. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of open vein harvesting (OVH), endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) and no-touch vein harvesting (NT) in CABG using a network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs).

Methods

RCTs evaluating the outcomes in patients undergoing CABG with the SVG using OVH, EVH or NT were identified through a systematic search of PubMed, Web of Science and the Cochrane Central Registry up to August 2025. The outcomes analysed included graft failure, graft occlusion, mortality, revascularisation, myocardial infarction (MI) and leg wound infection rates.

Results

Data from 26 RCTs involving 7254 patients mee

SUBMITTER: Liu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12716500 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature