Radiofrequency Needle and Conventional Mechanical Needle for Transseptal Access: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
RF-assisted TSP demonstrated superior performance compared with the conventional mechanical technique, offering higher unassisted primary efficacy, reducing access failures, and improving procedural efficiency. Although major complication rates are similar, RF may be considered a preferred strategy, especially in complex anatomies, due to its predictability and potential benefit in neurological safety.
Authors
- Samuel Oliveira de Amorim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2679-2232)
- Marcos Manoel Honorato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9700-9938)
- Nathan Fellipe Cardoso da Silva
- Felipe Henrique Lima Pereira
- José Alexandre Neto
- Matheus da Silva Ferreira
- Cid Soares
- Maria Fernanda Matos Aires
- Vitória Caroline Lopes Bastos
Institutions
- Universidade da Amazônia (BR)
- Universidade do Estado do Pará (BR)
- Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology
- Published
- 2026-03-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/pace.70214
- Primary Topic
- Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00