Hybrid Coronary Revascularization

Hybrid coronary revascularization combines coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). This is a “best of both worlds” procedure.

Our surgeons use robotic-assisted techniques to complete this surgery. Instead of opening your chest, we make small incisions between your ribs. Then, we use ultrasound guidance and small tools to place a stent between your left main artery and left circumflex artery.

Hybrid coronary revascularization offers several benefits to patients, including:

• Faster recovery (two to three weeks versus two months)
• Fewer complications
• Shorter hospital stay (three to four days)
• Shorter procedure time

Emory Heart & Vascular is one of the few centers nationwide offering hybrid coronary revascularization. Our cardiovascular specialists are leaders in performing this advanced, minimally invasive “off-pump” procedure. With this — and other new, innovative treatments — we help patients avoid open-heart surgery.