A prospective study comparing three-port video-assisted thoracoscopy with the single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) port and instruments for the video thoracoscopic approach: a pilot study.

Background: Single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) has proved its advantages in several procedures, mainly a shorter hospital stay, improved aesthetic results, and less postoperative pain. The authors have used this approach for several thoracic surgical procedures.

Methods: This prospective study compared 20 cases between standard three-port video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and the single-incision approach using a standard abdominal SILS system.