What kind of surgery is an ablation?

Surgical ablation, also known as maze surgery or Cox-maze procedure, aims to eliminate atrial fibrillation (A-fib). It is a form of open-heart surgery often performed while a person is having a surgery for additional heart problems, such as a valve replacement or heart bypass.

What is the purpose of an ablation?

An ablation surgery is a type of procedure to remove or reprogram tissue in the body that is damaged or causing interference. The most common type of ablation is a cardiac ablation, where bits of tissue that disrupt electrical signals in the heart are destroyed with an energy pulse.

Is an ablation a serious surgery?

Catheter ablation is thought to be safe. It has some serious risks, such as stroke, but they are rare. If you take a blood-thinning medicine to prevent stroke, you will continue to take it after an ablation.

How serious is heart ablation?

In general, cardiac (heart) catheter ablation is a minimally invasive procedure and risks and complications are rare. Catheter ablation may require an overnight stay in the hospital though most patients can return home the same day as the procedure.

How long does it take to recover from an ablation?

Common Symptoms After Ablation The ablated (or destroyed) areas of tissue inside your heart may take up to eight weeks to heal. You may still have arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) during the first few weeks after your ablation. During this time, you may need anti-arrhythmic medications or other treatment.

How long is recovery from an ablation?

It shouldn’t take you long to heal from an ablation. Most women are back to their normal routine within a few days. You may have some cramping and bleeding for a few days and a watery or bloody discharge for up to 3 weeks.

Do ablations last forever?

The expected effect of endometrial ablation usually shows up in a few months and usually lasts for a longer time in most women. About 3 in 10 women will see a significant reduction in their menstrual bleeding. Nearly 50\% of women who undergo this treatment will have their menstrual periods stopped permanently.

Is an ablation painful?

You will not feel pain. All of these methods are used to destroy the cells lining the uterine cavity. Suction may be used to remove the tissue that has been destroyed. The length of the procedure depends on the method used, but typically takes between 15 and 45 minutes.

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