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Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery
2008Minimally invasive techniques have revolutionized the surgical approach to diseases of the lungs and esophagus. Nearly every major thoracic operation has been performed utilizing video-assisted techniques. Although preliminary outcomes data do appear encouraging for some of the more common procedures such as lobectomy, sympathectomy, and thoracic ...
Matthew J. Schuchert +2 more
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Uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery: the lesser invasive thoracic surgery
Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals, 2014Objectives We evaluated whether single-port video-assisted thoracic surgery is feasible without compromising outcomes, and whether the technique could be reproduced by a trainee. Methods In a 6-month period, 37 operations were ...
Apostolos, Roubelakis +4 more
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Training in Uniportal Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery Clinics, 2017Interest in uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is rapidly growing worldwide because it represents the surgical approach to the lung with the least possible trauma. Specific training in this surgical approach is crucial due to its technical implications, to perform it safely while upholding the required therapeutic radicality.
Alberto, Sandri +4 more
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Troubleshooting Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Lobectomy
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2005Surgeons converting their open lobectomy skills to video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) techniques have sought traditional technical courses, publications, and physician mentoring. While these are useful in teaching basic principles, it is more difficult to promulgate the numerous advanced techniques or technical "tricks" that deal with anatomical ...
Todd L, Demmy +4 more
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Video-assisted thoracic surgery for lung cancer
General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2012Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) lobectomy is currently accepted as an appropriate procedure for selected patients with early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Evidence has demonstrated that VATS lobectomy is not only a safe and feasible technique, it provides better functional recovery and oncological efficacy similar to that achieved ...
Sanghoon, Jheon +2 more
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Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery for Pleural Empyema
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2006After we gained considerable experience with video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and became familiar with its advantages, we started to use it for the treatment of thoracic empyema.We treated 130 patients with pleural empyema in whom chest tube drainage and antibiotic therapy had failed to produce a satisfactory result. Six months after surgery they
Peter N, Wurnig +3 more
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Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery for Pneumothorax in LAM
Heart, Lung and Circulation, 2007Spontaneous pneumothorax is one of the more common presentations of lymphangioleiomyomatosis; however, recurrences are common which can be challenging to manage particularly in bilateral pneumothorax. We present a case of recurrent bilateral spontaneous pneumothorax associated with lymphangioleiomyomatosis, diagnosed intra-operatively, and confirmed by
Juan C, Garzon +3 more
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Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery
2001Minimal access surgery of the thorax has enjoyed periodic enthusiasm during the twentieth century. As little as 100 years ago, open surgery of the chest was considered unsafe at the very least. With the development of the controlled artificial pneumothorax, however, the door opened for thoracoscopy to develop.1 Jacobaeus used a cystoscope to view the ...
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Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Study Group
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 1993Both patients and the medical profession are quick to embrace new technology, particularly when it may replace an existing surgical procedure. Unfortunately, the rapidity of acceptance is rarely associated with careful evaluation. Laparoscopy is a recent example of such widely embraced technology.
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