Doctors perform first human coronary bypass surgery without chest cracking

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Doctors performed the first human coronary artery bypass surgery without cutting open the chest. The new procedure, called VECTOR, uses tools inserted through a leg blood vessel to bypass blockages in heart arteries, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional open-heart surgery. This technique was successfully used on a patient unsuitable for conventional surgery, marking a significant step towards wider adoption after further testing.


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