What does OP mean in HOSPITALS

Off Pump stands for off-pump coronary artery bypass graft, which is a type of minimally invasive surgical technique used during heart bypass surgery in order to reduce the amount of time that the patient's heart needs to be stopped.

Studies appear to indicate that off-pump CABG is as safe as traditional on-pump CABG surgery when it comes to short-term outcomes such as mortality, stroke and myocardial infarction (heart attack). However, some studies have suggested slightly better long-term outcomes with on-pump CABG compared with off-pump CABG.

The primary benefit of an off-pump CABG procedure is reduced risk of complications in patients who are elderly or have multiple medical conditions such as diabetes or kidney disease. It can also help reduce recovery time from surgery and decrease need for intensive care admission after surgery.

While off-pump CABG can provide many benefits, there are also risks associated with it that must be taken into consideration when deciding whether or not this type of procedure is right for any given patient. These risks include bleeding, arrhythmia, infection at the site of incision and scarring at the site where veins were harvested from other areas in order to perform the bypass.

Recovery time depends upon individual factors such as age and pre-existing medical conditions but generally speaking most individuals who undergo an off pump will experience shorter recovery times when compared with those who undergo open heart surgery using traditional techniques. Most patients will remain in hospital care 1—2 days following their procedure, although some may stay longer if they require additional monitoring or treatment.