Introduction: Postpneumonectomy empyema (PPE) poses a substantial postoperative risk, even in the absence of a bronchopleural fistula, often necessitating surgical intervention for resolution.
Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) in managing PPE, supported by a comprehensive review of pertinent literature.
Material And Methods: Six studies were included in this analysis, encompassing 63 PPE cases treated with VATS.