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Beyond the Scalpel: A Comparative Analysis of Left Atrial Incisions and their Surgical Outcomes

Estelle Démoulin1*, Dionysios Adamopoulos2, Tornike Sologashvili1, Mathieu van Steenberghe1, Jalal Jolou1, Haran Burri2, Christoph Huber1, Mustafa Cikirikcioglu1

This concise commentary on our original study published in January 2024, explores postoperative disparities in left atrial incisions. Analysing three atriotomy approaches, we noted variations in hospital stays, emphasizing the significance of surgical techniques in patient recovery. Our study highlights personalized surgical decisions based on preoperative data. Despite diverse atriotomy approaches, rhythm outcomes remain consistently unaltered, suggesting the chosen approach may not significantly impact overall rhythm prognosis. In summary, our brief commentary sheds light on postoperative disparities and emphasizes the personalized nature of surgical decisions, contributing valuable insights to cardiac surgery.