Totally Thoracoscopic Closure of the Left Atrial Appendage

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Basel RamlawiJames R Edgerton

Abstract

The left atrial appendage (LAA) is a major site of clot formation in atrial fibrillation. Stand-alone thoracoscopic LAA complete closure can decrease stroke risk and may be an alternative to life-long oral anticoagulation. This report describes a technique for totally thoracoscopic LAA exclusion with an epicardial clip device. This approach provides a safe and likely more effective alternative to LAA management than other endocardial devices.

Citations

Aug 7, 2019·Journal of Atrial Fibrillation·Kareem BedeirBasel Ramlawi
Oct 14, 2020·Innovations : Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery·Marco FranciulliLuigi Chiariello

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