Use of endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) during coronary artery bypass grafting in United Kingdom: The EVH Survey?

•25% of UK surgeons responding to survey always use EVH.•48% of responders regard EVH as an expensive technique.•90% of responders believe that EVH is associated with fewer leg wound issues.•25% believe that the concerns about patency of EVH are genuine.•Concerns about cost & patency are the possible barriers for universal adoption.