ReviewJournal of cardiothoracic surgery2016
A comprehensive review on learning curve associated problems in endoscopic vein harvesting and the requirement for a standardised training programme.
Review in Journal of cardiothoracic surgery, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.
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- Influence of Three Different Surgical Techniques on Microscopic Damage of Saphenous Vein Grafts-A Randomized Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Trial
- Intermediate-Term Outcomes of Endoscopic or Open Vein Harvesting for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: The REGROUP Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2021Trial
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- Randomized Study Comparing the Effect of Carbon Dioxide Insufflation on Veins Using 2 Types of Endoscopic and Open Vein Harvesting.Innovations (Philadelphia, Pa.)Trial
- An Expert Panel Review of Endoscopic Vein Harvesting Devices: Benefits, Limitations, and Clinical Insights.Interdisciplinary cardiovascular and thoracic surgery · 2025Review
- Early Experiences of Serbian Surgeons Using No-Touch Technique for Vein Conduits in CABG Patients: A Follow-Up Study with Multi-Slice CT Angiography.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Article
- The Current Status of Minimally Invasive Conduit Harvesting for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.Journal of cardiovascular development and disease · 2024Article
- Consensus statement-graft treatment in cardiovascular bypass graft surgery.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2024Article
- Effectiveness of a Game-Based Mobile App for Educating Intensive Critical Care Specialist Nurses in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Pipeline Preflushing: Quasi-Experimental Trial.JMIR serious games · 2023Article
- Endoscopic vein harvesting: a guide for approaching difficult cases and assessing patients preoperatively.Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery · 2022Article
- Endoscopic vein harvesting.Journal of thoracic disease · 2021Review
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Abstract
Endoscopic vein harvesting is becoming one of the most favourable vein harvesting techniques in multiple bypass coronary surgery, due to its short term post-operative benefits with high patient satisfaction. However, long-term graft patency has been both supported and questioned in the literature. Graft failure can be affected by harvesting methods and operator's experience. Endoscopic vein harvesting is associated with a learning curve period, during which the incidence of vein trauma is high due to unfamiliarity with the surgical technique. There is a paucity of structured learning tools for novice practitioners, meaning that training differs significantly between hospital centres. Inconsistent training methods can lead to poor surgical technique, which can have a significant impact on vein quality and stress level of the practitioner. In turn, this can lead to increased postoperative complications and longer surgical duration. The main aim of this literature review is to understand the impact of the learning curve on the vein conduit and whether there is a requirement for a standardised training programme for the novice practitioners.
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