Robotic assisted cryothermic biatrial Cox‐Maze

Abstract

Abstract Introduction Robotic cryothermic Cox‐Maze (CM) IV is a minimally invasive procedure that reliably replicates the biatrial lesion set of the CM III by utilizing cryothermia as a single power source. Methods Herein we describe a step by step creation of the biatrial CM III lesion sets utilizing the minimally invasive robotic platform. Results Technical details are reviewed for this single incision, single stage, highly effective option for stand‐alone or concomitant surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF). Conclusion Robotic cryothermic CM IV can be safely performed as a stand‐alone or concomitant procedure, and offers a comprehensive surgical ablation solution for patients with AF.