Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass (MIDCAB)

Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass (MIDCAB) is a minimally invasive approach to conventional Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery. MIDCAB is beating heart surgery, which means that stopping the heart (cardioplegia) is not necessary and a heart-lung machine is not required.

Unlike conventional surgery, which requires a 10"-12" incision to separate the sternum and places the patient on the heart-lung machine, MIDCAB surgery can be performed through a 3"-5" incision placed between the ribs, or may be done with several small incisions.

MIDCAB surgery results in a faster recovery, fewer complications, and less pain after surgery. It is indicated for use when bypassing one or two coronary arteries. For bypassing three or more arteries, a conventional CABG is indicated.