Use of Electrosurgery in Interventional Cardiology

Transcatheter electrosurgery is a versatile tool that can be used to cut cardiac tissue without the need for a sternotomy, cardiopulmonary bypass, and cardioplegia. With adequate imaging and suitable anatomy, any cardiac tissue can be cut. Thus, transcatheter electrosurgery can provide bespoke therapies for complex patients who often have no other good treatment options. In this review, we will discuss the common applications for electrosurgical tissue traversal and laceration, including transcaval access, BASILICA, LAMPOON, and ELASTA-Clip, summarizing the evidence and the key technical steps for each.