Defining the learning curve of multi-vessel MIDCAB using CUSUM analysis

Barış Timur, Zinar Apaydın, Batuhan Yazıcı, Alper Selim Kocaoğlu, Mehmet Emin Öner, Fatime Üçdağ, Zihni Mert Duman, Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Eskişehir City Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fethi Sekin City Hospiral

Perfusion

Published online on April 22, 2026

Abstract

Perfusion, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundMinimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB) has emerged as an alternative to conventional coronary artery bypass grafting; however, its adoption remains limited due to technical complexity and a steep learning curve, particularly ...