Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS)-CABG is a surgical technique designed to prioritize patient comfort, facilitate an earlier return to daily activities, meet the growing demand for less invasive treatment options, and uphold the highest standards of care and clinical outcomes. This approach requires advanced surgical skills and leverages significant technological innovations in patient care.

Minimally invasive myocardial revascularization continues to evolve, incorporating both small-incision open procedures and endoscopic-assisted techniques. The preference for minimally invasive therapies is evident, as patients consistently seek options that minimize the physical and psychological burdens of traditional surgery. Cardiac surgery, long regarded as maximally invasive, stands to benefit significantly from techniques that reduce procedural impact.

MICS represents a promising solution, enabling surgeons to perform a variety of cardiac procedures — including valve replacements, valve repairs, and corrective surgeries for arrhythmias and congenital defects — through a keyhole incision using specialized scopes and instruments. This approach not only enhances the perception of care from both the patient and provider perspectives but also has the potential to improve overall patient outcomes by reducing recovery time and postoperative complications.

ADVANTAGES

• Less pain
• Lower risk of infection and other surgical complications
• Lower risk of stroke and arrhythmia
• Less blood loss and reduced need for blood transfusions
• Shorter surgery time and less time under anesthesia
• Shorter hospital stay
• Faster recovery time and quicker return to normal activities
• Better aesthetic results (smaller scars)

Yashoda Hospitals, one of the largest quaternary care hospitals in the country, specializes in treating high volumes of cardiac patients, particularly through minimally invasive procedures, ensuring the best outcomes for our patients. The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Yashoda Hospitals is a synergy of a state-of-the-art facility, highly trained doctors, advanced technology, best practices in non-invasive, interventional, and surgical procedures, and comprehensive emergency services. Providing the latest and world-class surgical care and treatment to patients suffering from cardiothoracic and vascular problems has been our hallmark.