Post by Yale New Haven Health

Yale New Haven Hospital Heart and Vascular Center is shaping the future of cardiac care with a less invasive approach to heart surgery. Among the most advanced offerings is totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass grafting (TECABG), a highly specialized robotic procedure performed through small incisions without opening the chest. YNHH is one of only a few hospitals nationwide—and the only one in New England—providing this technique. Led by Kelsey Gray, MD, director of cardiothoracic transplant at YNHH and assistant professor of cardiac surgery at Yale School of Medicine one of a select group of surgeons worldwide trained in robotic coronary bypass, the program is delivering strong outcomes for eligible patients. These outcomes include faster recovery, shorter hospital stays and fewer complications than traditional procedures.. As an academic medical center, YNHH continues to expand its minimally invasive and hybrid cardiac programs, integrating advanced surgical techniques with interventional cardiology to provide personalized care for complex heart disease. Watch the interview here: http://ynh.care/1oj .