Publications by authors named "Takayuki Hatakeyama"

Background: Complex segmentectomy for uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) remains controversial due to procedural complexity and the risk of increased complications, unlike multiportal VATS. Demonstrating the perioperative results and proficiency of individual surgeon is believed to influence future dissemination for uniportal VATS. In this study, we aimed to compare the perioperative outcomes and learning curves of complex versus simple segmentectomy for uniportal VATS.

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  • A study examined the safety of removing chest tubes 6 hours after thoracic surgery using new criteria, focusing on patient outcomes from 2017 to 2023.
  • Out of 942 patients, 244 were eligible for early removal and experienced no adverse events, with shorter hospital stays and fewer complications compared to those with traditional removal.
  • The findings suggest that early chest tube removal is safe for select patients, indicating potential for expanding the criteria for this practice.
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