Endoscopic Treatment for Closure of the Left Auricular Appendage is a surgery that aims to close the entrance to the auricle, thus preventing blood flow to this region and the formation of clots.

The auricle is accessed through three small incisions between the ribs. Afterwards, CO2 insufflation is carried out and a polyester clip is placed at the entrance to the appendix, the so-called Atriclip®, completely closing off the passage. The procedure is fully accompanied by successive transesophageal echocardiograms, which check the shape, function and closure of the appendix and also certify that there are no blood leaks at the end of the surgical intervention.

This procedure has been highly successful in treating atrial fibrillation and, because it uses minimally invasive techniques, allows the patient to recover quickly and return to daily activities within 7 days of the intervention.

The patient no longer needs to take anticoagulant medication and consequently no longer needs to undergo periodic examinations to check their Prothrombin Time (PT), which guarantees more freedom to practice physical activities, thus ensuring a significant gain in their quality of life.