Training for the Wolf MiniMaze
For surgeons, training for the minimaze is coordinated through Dr. Randall K. Wolf and the University of Cincinnati Center for Surgical Innovation.
For electrophysiologists, training regarding electrophysiologic and neurocardiologic aspects of AF, and the relationship to minimaze surgery is available through the Cardiac Arrhythmia Research Institute at the University of Oklahoma, (405) 271-9696 x37537.
Training opportunities may be coordinated by contacting Atricure, Inc., the company that makes the bipolar epicardial RF clamp used during the procedure.
Training for the Microwave Mini-Maze
Training can be coordinated through Guidant Corporation, the manufacturer of the microwave ablation system.
Educational materials and downloadable resources for you, your patients, and your referring physicians
Patient education handouts are available:
- Basic (General managment of AF, without reference to catheter ablation or surgery)
- Advanced (Advanced therapy of AF, especially catheter ablation and surgery)
- Powerpoint presentation regarding the rationale for PV antrum isolatioin with GP ablation (partially completed)
Video of the minimaze procedure
This video shows an actual operation, using the Wolf MiniMaze technique, and may not be suitable for all viewers. It requires a broadband connection and Quicktime 7.
You may want to pause the video to read the captions. To pause the video, click the arrow (triangle) in the left lower corner. Click again to restart.
The video is available for download or viewing (broadband required):
A webcast of the procedure by Dr. Wolf is available here.