Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting (MINI-CABG): Protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial comparing minimally invasive versus conventional coronary surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) via sternotomy remains the standard of care for multivessel coronary disease. Minimally invasive cardiac surgery for coronary artery bypass grafting (MICS-CABG) is an evolving technique with the potential to reduce surgical trauma and promote faster recovery without compromising outcomes. This protocol describes a pilot randomized controlled trial comparing MICS-CABG and conventional CABG in multivessel patients in a high-volume tertiary center.

Methods and analysis

This is a single-center, prospective, randomized controlled pilot trial. A total of 100 patients with multivessel coronary artery disease will be randomized (1:1) to undergo either conventional CABG via median sternotomy or MICS-CABG through a left anterior thor

SUBMITTER: Palma Dallan LR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12747430 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature