Left Atrial Appendage Closure Technique Using a Stapler Device Through a Right Minithoracotomy

Left atrial appendage closure has become a key point in modern cardiac surgery. On the other hand, as cardiac surgery has become increasingly less invasive, left atrial appendage closure has emerged as a more complex step in these surgeries. Numerous specialized devices have been developed as a solution. In this video, the authors show how to perform left atrial appendage closure using a stapler device. These devices are generally available at most centers and can be easily incorporated into surgical equipment. 

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1. N Engl J Med 2021;384:2081-2091. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2101897. Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jun 5;53(3):127–131. doi: 10.5090/kjtcs.2020.53.3.127

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