Abstract： Objective To explore a new videoassisted thoracoscopic surgical treatment for lone atrial fibrillation, in order to seek better efficacy, reduce invasiveness, and devise an easiertooperate surgical treatment for atrial fibrillation. Methods In June 2011, 3 women aged 40 years, 60 years, and 66 years with lone atrial fibrillation were treated in the Cardiovascular Surgery Department of West China Hospital. The patients underwent a videoassisted thoracoscopic “Box Lesion” bipolar radiofrequency atrial fibrillation therapy (bilateral pulmonary vein + left atrial posterior wall isolation), including three 5 to 10 mm small incisions on each side of the chest wall. The complications and sinus rhythm maintenance of the patients were observed. Results The operative times were 140 min, 170 min, and 155 min. The three patients were in sinus rhythm immediately after the surgery. Mean blood loss was approximately 80 ml, mean intensive care unit (ICU) stay was 1 day, and average hospital stay was 7 days. No deaths and serious complications occurred. The three patients were still in sinus rhythm one week and one month after the operation, as measured by electrocardiogram. Conclusion Box Lesion bipolar radiofrequency treatment for atrial fibrillation therapy shows fast postoperative recovery. It is a promising procedure in atrial fibrillation treatment and is worthy of further study.
Citation： SHI Jun,ZHANG Bengui,BAI Zhixuan,et al .. Videoassisted Thoracoscopic Box Lesion Bipolar Radiofrequency Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation. Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2011, 18(5): 433-435. doi: Copy