Abstract
Aim: In this study we aimed to compare conventionel coronary artery bypass surgery (CCABG) with offpump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) for coronary artery disease by means of cost. Methods: The study is a prospective nonrandomized study. Data of 294 patients who have been operated in our clinic for coronary artery disease were prospectively collected between March 2001 and through July 2005. There were 147 patients in conventionel CABG group (Group 1), and 147 patients OPCAB group (Group 2). Results: Group 1 had statistically significant high costs in terms of service costs, operative procedure costs, intensive care costs, blood transfusion costs and total hospitality costs. Conclusion: OPCAB procedure when performed under appropriate indications can be applied with less cost than CCABG and can be achieved safely and with succesful results by experienced surgical teams.
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