While catheter ablation is less invasive than surgery, surgical procedures generally have higher one-time success rates. However, like other afib procedures, surgery has risks, so consider asking your doctor what you should know to decide about having a surgical procedure.
The benefit of having a procedure is that it could stop your afib, and in some cases, decrease your stroke risk.
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Follow the links below to learn about the different types of afib surgery procedures done by cardiac (cardiothoracic) surgeons, including what to expect and risks and success rates.
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