Optimizing Saphenous Vein Harvesting with the No-Touch Technique Using LigaSure™ and Small Incisions: A Hybrid Approach for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Abstract
Our technique described below offers a reproducible, cost-effective approach for no-touch saphenous vein harvesting that can be adopted by well-trained surgical teams. The hybrid no-touch technique, incorporating LigaSure™, small incisions, and pressurized closure, achieves excellent results with minimal major and local complications. Given the robust evidence supporting improved patency and outcomes, the no-touch approach should be considered a reliable and superior option for the second conduit in coronary artery bypass grafting procedures.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques
Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics
Vascular Procedures and Complications
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
- Publisher
- Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular
- Volume
- 41
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN