Tell me about minimally invasive coronary bypass surgery?

2 definitions: One definition is the avoidance of cardiopulmonary bypass or "off-pump." more classic definition is any surgery that avoids a stenotomy (dividing the breastbone). This can be done with a mini-thoracotomy or completely endoscopic with robotics.

Possible: There are some indications, and some risks. Many patients have multiple vessels involved and on the back of the heart. Standard operation gives great exposure, full revasculariazion with low risk through the years. Some minimal are also not so minimal!, when examined!