Hybrid Ablation of Nonparoxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: The Convergent and Totally Thoracoscopic Approaches

Nonparoxysmal atrial fibrillation continues to challenge electrophysiologist and surgeons alike. Stand-alone endocardial catheter ablation has resulted in less than satisfying results, while the on-pump Cox-Maze surgery excellent invasiveness limited its adoption amongst both referring providers surgeons. The CONVERGE IDE trial shed new light on this once dim problem. EPs Surgeons are now working together a Hybrid Team Ablation Approach provide combined strategy that improved patient outcomes rekindled collaboration necessary better outcomes. We herein summarize current Approaches (CONVERGE Totally Thoracoscopic) with nonparoxysmal fibrillation.