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Matsuura JH, Dattilo JB, Poletti LF, Cohen IK, Posner MP, Makhoul RG. Minimally Invasive Vein Harvesting: A Comparison of Endoscopic Versus Traditional Open Saphenectomy. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/153857449703100502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
The greater saphenous vein (SV) is the conduit of choice for coronary and infrapopliteal revascularization procedures. Unfortunately, to harvest an SV it is often necessary to make an incision the length of the leg, and this is associated with a significant incidence of wound complications. Minimally invasive procedures have several advantages including reduced incidence of wound complications, decreased hospital length of stay, and, therefore, health-care savings. Currently, little information is available that compares traditional open saphenectomy (OS) versus a minimally invasive procedure, endoscopic saphenectomy (ES). The purpose of this study was to compare SV harvest time, incision length, and harvested vein quality between the OS and ES techniques in six nonpreserved cadavers. Each limb was randomly selected for either OS or ES. The length of incision, number of SV leaks after harvest, length of SV, and time required for harvest were recorded for each technique. (continued on next page) The table summarizes the findings of the cadaver dissections. Per limb, no difference was noted in vein harvest length or number of leaks between OS and ES. A significant reduction was found in incision length for ES (14.4 ±1.4 cm per limb), but the time required for OS was significantly shorter (P=0.01). This study suggests an equivalent length of SV can be harvested with either OS or ES techniques; however, with the ES technique there is a reduction in incision length and, therefore, a less morbid operative technique.
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Affiliation(s)
- John H. Matsuura
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Georgia Baptist Medical Center, Medical College of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
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Endoscopic Vein Harvesting in Lower Extremity Arterial Bypass: A Systematic Review. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2014; 47:621-39. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2014.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2013] [Accepted: 02/11/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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