Jul 25, 2023 · Endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) is a procedure to harvest the greater saphenous vein (GSV), the most widely used conduit in coronary artery bypass graft surgery. This procedure is performed by making small incisions and using an endoscopic camera like a blunt dissector to create a subcutaneous tissue tunnel under the skin.

Aug 28, 2023 · Equipment required for saphenous vein grafting depends on whether an open vein harvest (OVH) or endoscopic vein harvest (EVH) is in use. An open vein harvest requires a tray of standard surgical instruments as used in any vascular case.

Open Vein Harvest Endoscopic Vein Harvest (EVH) The Great Saphenous Vein (GSV) is the Most Commonly Used Bypass Vein in Vascular Trauma and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)

Apr 15, 2024 · Long-term outcomes for harvesting techniques for great saphenous vein (GSV) and its impact on the outcomes of infrainguinal arterial bypass remains largely unknown. Endoscopic GSV harvesting (EVH) has emerged as a less invasive alternative to conventional open techniques.

Vein harvesting is a surgical procedure that involves removing (harvesting) a ‘spare’ healthy blood vessel from another part of your body (in this case, your legs) and using it as a graft in your heart bypass surgery.

Feb 9, 2018 · Step-by-step resident-focused tutorial on the techniques for the skeletonized harvesting of the left internal mammary artery, open and endoscopic radial artery harvesting, and open saphenous vein graft harvesting.

Endoscopic GSV harvesting (EVH) has emerged as a less invasive alternative to conventional open techniques. Using the Vascular Quality initiative Vascular Implant Surveillance & Interventional Outcomes Network (VQI-VISION) database, we compared the long-term outcomes of infrainguinal arterial bypass using open and endoscopic GSV harvest techniques.

Nov 1, 2024 · The use of endoscopic vein harvest for lower extremity bypass remains a contentious issue in vascular surgery over possible damage caused to the harvested GSV, with open harvest the preferred method in the absence of robust evidence favoring either technique.

The great saphenous vein (GSV) remains the most commonly used conduit for CABG due to its ease of harvesting, ready availability, versatility, resistance to spasm, and thoroughly studied long-term results.

Bilateral venous duplex ultrasonography assessing the size and conduit suitability is essential prior to vascular reconstruction using great saphenous vein (GSV). Typically GSVs <3 mm or with evidence of inflammation, occlusion, or calcification are …