Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy: An alternative surgical method for pulmonary carcinoma. | [Pakistan Journal of Medical Research • 2016]

Author(s):

1. Fengwu Lin: Department of Thoracic Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China

2. Chuan Zhang: Department of Pediatric Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China

3. Qiang Zhang: Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Forth Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China

4. Kunpeng Cheng: Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Forth Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China

5. Yan Zhao: Department of Endocrine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jilin University, Ziqiang Street, Changchun, China

Abstract:

Objectives: To explore the effects and feasibility of single-port video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) on lobectomy for pulmonary carcinoma. Methods: A total of 67 patients were enrolled in this study, in which 21 patients were treated by single-port VATS (Sing-port Group) and 46 patients by double-port VATS (Double-port Group). Blood loss, duration of thoracic drainage, length of post-operative hospital stay and post-operative pain ratings were compared between the two groups. Results: No significant difference existed in blood loss, duration of thoracic drainage and length of postoperative hospital stay between the two groups. However, Post-operative pain was significantly reduced in Single-port Group compared to Double-port Group. Conclusion: Single-port VATS was totally feasible with reduced post-operative pain and good looking appearance.

Page(s): 1283-1285

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Medical Research, Volume: 55, Issue: 5, Year: 2016

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