Conversion rates during video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy are reported, but no previous publications have classified the cause of conversion. The aim of the study was to develop a quality assessment tool [vascular, anatomy, lymph node, technical (VALT) 'Open'] to evaluate reasons and nature of conversion during the development of a video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy program. Between 20...

BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to compare perioperative outcomes in patients who underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery or robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery and assess the feasibility of robotic-assisted thymectomy for the treatment of Masaoka stage I. METHODS We evaluated the short-term outcomes of 46 patients who underwent surgery for Masaoka stage I thymoma without mya...

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), apical blebectomy and chemical pleurodesis are often combined to prevent recurrence of spontaneous pneumothorax [1,2]. Postoperative pain arising from above procedures can be severe, leading to increased length of stay [2,3]. Effective analgesia in the immediate post-operative period is necessary for optimal recovery, and satisfactory postoperative p...

AMA Zeng L, He T, Hu J. Minimally invasive thoracic surgery: robot-assisted versus video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques/Wideochirurgia i inne techniki małoinwazyjne. 2023. doi:10.5114/wiitm.2023.128714. APA Zeng, L., He, T., & Hu, (2023). https://doi.org/10.5114/wiitm.2023.128714 Chicago Liping, Tianyu Jian Hu. "Minimally surgery". Harvard MLA Lip...

Objective: Our review aimed to provide an overview of the principle, anatomy, complications, and energy devices subcarinal lymph node dissection highlight surgical technique for uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.