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A member asked:
How does outcome of minimally invasive coronary surgery compare to conventional cabg in terms of average post-op life expectancy?
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No difference: In experienced centers really no difference.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Not different: Studies haven't shown a difference in life expectancy between various methods of doing cabg, though few studies have been done.
Answered 4/9/2014
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