What is Hybrid MIDCAB/PTCA?
This is an “integrated minimally invasive approach” or “hybrid procedure”. The only advantage of conventional bypass surgery is excellent outcome with arterial conduits like LIMA, RIMA, radial or gastroepiploic vessels. Dr. Shawl uses these conduits by minimally invasive (MIDCAB) surgery. In patients with multiple vessel disease, instead of conventional CABG, Dr. Shawl combines the use of MIDCAB and percutaneous intervention.
