Leyvi G, et al. – This study compared the extent and duration of inflammatory response, as measured by cytokine release, in patients who underwent either robotically enhanced coronary artery bypass grafting (r-CABG) or conventional CABG (c–CABG). Researchers also determined the optimal timing for r–CABG in the setting of hybrid coronary revascularization for a future study. A blunted inflammatory response to r–CABG, in comparison to that of c–CABG, was observed. In patients who underwent r–CABG, high C-reactive protein (CRP) levels on the second postoperative day were a cause for concern in regard to percutaneous coronary intervention performed at that time period.