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Learning thoracoscopic lobectomy☆☆☆
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 2010Thoracoscopic (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)) lobectomy is a safe and effective method for treating early-stage lung cancer. Despite this, it is still not widely practised, which could be due to a shallow learning curve. We have evaluated the surgical outcome in a training programme at an institution with an established VATS lobectomy ...
Petersen, René Horsleben +1 more
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Thoracoscopic plication of the diaphragm
Surgical Endoscopy, 1995Plication of the diaphragm in symptomatic patients with phrenic nerve paralysis provides excellent relief of excertional dyspnea and significantly increases arterial oxygen tension, and all lung volumes except residual volume. We report diaphragmatic plication using the minimally invasive technique of VATS.
F, Gharagozloo +2 more
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Is Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy Safe?
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2009While thoracoscopic surgical lobectomy is an established operation, the safety of thoracoscopic pneumonectomy (TP) is uncertain.From January 1, 2002, to September 30, 2008 at a comprehensive cancer center, 70 patients underwent pneumonectomy. Three patients were excluded for emergent operations. Thoracoscopic pneumonectomy was completed successfully in
Rohit K, Sahai +5 more
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THORACOSCOPIC ESOPHAGOMYOTOMY FOR ACHALASIA
Surgical Clinics of North America, 2000Achalasia is characterized by the absence of peristalsis in the distal two thirds of the esophagus, failure of receptive relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, and dysphagia to both solids and liquids. Diagnosis is confirmed by barium swallow, esophageal manometry, and flexible endoscopy.
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Paediatric Thoracoscopic Surgery
Paediatric Respiratory Reviews, 2012Thoracoscopic surgery is now an integral part of paediatric practice. The evolution of instrumentation, optics and haemostatic devices have enabled even the most complex procedures to be carried out thoracoscopically. Although randomised studies are limited in children, thoracoscopic surgery appears to offer outcomes at least equivalent to that of open
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The history of thoracoscopic surgery
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 1993The necessity for thoracoscopy became apparent with the adhesions that limited the success of Forlanini's introduction in 1882 of artificial pneumothorax in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. The first thoracoscopy, using a modified cystoscope, was performed by H. C.
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Anaesthesia for thoracoscopic surgery
Best Practice & Research Clinical Anaesthesiology, 2002The surgical requirement for thoracoscopy is a good view of the contents of the thorax. This is achieved by capitalizing on natural consequences and the skills of anaesthesiologists to produce a pneumothorax and collapse the ipsilateral lung--a process that is commonly enhanced by insufflating carbon dioxide.
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Thoracoscopic and video-assisted thoracoscopic operations
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