Total Thoracoscopic Maze Procedure
The total thoracoscopic maze is an innovation in atrial fibrillation treatment and offers the prospect of a permanent cure for individuals with certain types of AF. Treatment results compare very favorably to catheter ablation and other types of maze surgery, particularly for those individuals with persistent AF. A closed-chest, beating-heart, truly minimally invasive procedure, the total thoracoscopic maze approach benefits from comprehensive testing to assure that all potential causes are treated.
Topics in This Section
- Evolution of Maze Surgery: This page gives a brief history of developments in "maze" surgery to treat atrial fibrillation, including the Cox-Maze III and the Wolf Mini-Maze.
- The Total Thoracoscopic Maze Procedure: A detailed overview of the technique and an explanation of how it addresses the mechanisms that cause AF are given here.
- Related Articles & Videos: Learn more about the innovations behind this technique and see for yourself how the procedure treats AF.
- Who Is a Candidate?: A wide range of people currently living with atrial fibrillation can benefit from the total thoracoscopic maze procedure. Find out more here.
- Outcomes: Total thoracoscopic maze surgery offers improved outcomes for people with advanced forms of AF. This page gives more details.
- Preparation and Recovery: Learn more about what to do to prepare for the procedure and what the recovery process is like for the typical patient.
- The Patient Experience: This page gives an overview of the benefits of having atrial fibrillation surgery in the fully dedicated cardiovascular patient facility at The Ohio State University Ross Heart Hospital.
- Real Patient Stories: Hear from just a few of the people who have benefited from the total thoracoscopic maze procedure performed by Dr. Sirak.
More Information
For more details about total thoracoscopic maze surgery to treat AF, request a phone consultation with Dr. John Sirak or call his appointment phone at 614-293-5502.
