As a new cardiac surgical procedure, port-access holds promise to significantly impact the surgical approaches for treatment of CAD. Supporting collaborative practice protocols contributes to early extubation, rapid in-hospital recovery, and shortened LOS. Discharge protocols address postoperative concerns. Early results suggest that patient recovery is shorter than the time for conventional procedures; patients are able to return to an active lifestyle that is beneficial to families, patients, and employers.
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