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How does outcome of minimally invasive coronary surgery compare to conventional cabg in terms of average post-op life expectancy?

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Dr. ARMAN Askari answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

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.

Dr Rodriguez and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/9/2014

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