scholarly journals Minimally invasive surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation: Six-month results

2009 ◽  
Vol 138 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
James R. Edgerton ◽  
James H. McClelland ◽  
David Duke ◽  
Marc W. Gerdisch ◽  
Bryan M. Steinberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Surgical Ablation ◽  
Minimally Invasive Surgical

scholarly journals Hybrid Surgical and Catheter Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tsuyoshi Kaneko ◽  
Sary F. Aranki
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Median Sternotomy ◽  
Hybrid Procedure ◽  
Minimally Invasive Approach ◽  
Surgical Ablation ◽  
Invasive Approach ◽  
Minimally Invasive Surgical ◽  
Linear Ablation ◽  
New Energy

Advances in surgery for atrial fibrillation from cut and sew technique to thoracoscopy and new energy source have enabled minimally invasive approach which avoids median sternotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass. However, minimally invasive approach is unable to match the outcome of classic surgical technique due to difficulty in creating some of linear ablation lines. Hybrid procedure using catheter mapping and ablation in addition to minimally invasive surgical ablation has gained interest to combine the advantages of both procedures. No large study has been conducted to date comparing this new technique to other existing treatments. The aim of this paper is to review the data on hybrid procedure for atrial fibrillation and assess its early outcome and efficacy.

scholarly journals Minimally Invasive Surgical Therapies for Atrial Fibrillation

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshitsugu Nakamura ◽  
Bob Kiaii ◽  
Michael W. A. Chu
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Left Atrial Appendage ◽  
Pulmonary Veins ◽  
Maze Procedure ◽  
Surgical Ablation ◽  
Minimally Invasive Surgical ◽  
Invasive Techniques ◽  
Lower Morbidity ◽  
Pharmacologic Therapies

Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained arrhythmia and is associated with significant risks of thromboembolism, stroke, congestive heart failure, and death. There have been major advances in the management of atrial fibrillation including pharmacologic therapies, antithrombotic therapies, and ablation techniques. Surgery for atrial fibrillation, including both concomitant and stand-alone interventions, is an effective therapy to restore sinus rhythm. Minimally invasive surgical ablation is an emerging field that aims for the superior results of the traditional Cox-Maze procedure through a less invasive operation with lower morbidity, quicker recovery, and improved patient satisfaction. These novel techniques utilize endoscopic or minithoracotomy approaches with various energy sources to achieve electrical isolation of the pulmonary veins in addition to other ablation lines. We review advancements in minimally invasive techniques for atrial fibrillation surgery, including management of the left atrial appendage.

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