Video-assisted minimally invasive surgery for lone atrial fibrillation: A clinical report of 81 cases

To link to full-text access for this article, visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.04.029 Byline: Yong-qiang Cui, Yan Li, Feng Gao, Chun-lei Xu, Jie Han, Wen Zeng, Ya-ping Zeng, Emin Gurbanov, Xu Meng Abbreviations: AF, atrial fibrillation; ECG, electrocardiography; GP, ganglionic plexi; ICS, intercostal space; IVC, inferior vena cava; LAA, left atrial appendage; PV, pulmonary vein; RF, radiofrequency; RSPV, right superior pulmonary vein; SR, sinus rhythm; SVC, superior vena cava; TEE, transesophageal echocardiography; UCG, ultrasonic cardiography Abstract: We sought to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of a new type of video-assisted minimally invasive surgery for patients with atrial fibrillation. Author Affiliation: Atrial fibrillation Center, Anzhen Hospital, Beijing, China Article History: Received 26 February 2008; Revised 27 February 2009; Accepted 28 April 2009 Article Note: (footnote) Disclosures: None.