Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting via left anterior minithoracotomy: Setup, results, and evolution of a new surgical procedure

Total arterial minimally invasive total arterial coronary artery bypass grafting is a feasible surgical approach that can be performed with very good results, even during the initial learning curve phase. An evolving educational program can provide a smooth transition from off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting to minimally invasive total arterial coronary artery bypass grafting, when performed in selected patients in high-volume cardiac centers.