Posted by Bud Viren on August 10, 2004 at 11:08:40:
In Reply to: Dr. Hartzel Schaff posted by Steve Haluska on August 06, 2004 at 18:10:14:
The best explanation of the Maze surgery I've seen to date was done by Dr. Hartzel Schaff at http://www.meetingcast.com/arr/hrtbrnd/index2.html
Click on the Atrial Fibrillation link and then the slide show.This presentation was done at least 5 years ago. At that point Mayo had done 202 Maze procedures (1993 to 1999). I don't know which facility has done the most Maze procedures but I belive Mayo is at or near the top in terms of Maze experience.
I had my Maze done by Dr. Dearani at Mayo in December of 2001. I am extremely pleased with the results as I have had absolutely no problem with afib since my surgery. I was also very pleased with the professional and personal care that I received.