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Ann Thorac Surg 1997;64:265-266
© 1997 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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How To Do It

Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvesting

Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, St. Vincent Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana

Accepted for publication January 10, 1997.

Although the use of arterial conduit has decreased the amount of saphenous vein required for routine coronary artery bypass grafting, the saphenous vein as a bypass conduit remains an essential component of most practices. We describe the technique of endoscopic vein harvest that, in our initial experience with 30 patients, has improved patient satisfaction and decreased the complications associated with traditional harvest techniques.

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