Closed-chest unilateral thoracoscopic ablation: box lesion with radiofrequency clamps only

Lara M. Vos; Jelle Fleerakkers; Frederik N. Hofman; Bart P. van Putte

doi:https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezac316

Closed-chest unilateral thoracoscopic ablation: box lesion with radiofrequency clamps only

Lara M. Vos, Jelle Fleerakkers, Frederik N. Hofman, Bart P. van Putte

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In this article, we describe the modified technique of a unilateral closed-chest thoracoscopic ablation and left atrial appendage closure including a box lesion that is made by radiofrequency clamps only for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. By abandoning the unidirectional pen devices and replacing these by radiofrequency clamps, we aim to further improve the procedural efficacy and shorten operation time while minimizing surgical exposure for the patient.

Original language	English
Article number	ezac316
Journal	European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery
Volume	62
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezac316
Publication status	Published - 1 Jul 2022

Keywords

Atrial fibrillation
Radiofrequency clamps
Rhythm surgery
Thoracoscopic ablation
Unilateral approach

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Closed-chest unilateral thoracoscopic ablation: box lesion with radiofrequency clamps only

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