Video-assisted thoracic surgical techniques are widely used for biopsy and resection of thoracic tumors, but studies of long-term outcomes have not been reported. Dissemination of tumor by these techniques is a potential hazard. Therefore we surveyed the surgical members of the Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Study Group to determine whether tumor implants thought to be directly related to video-assisted techniques had occurred. Surgeons reported 21 cases. The sites of recurrence were the incision (n = 14), pulmonary staple line (n = 2), pleura (n = 2), both staple line and incision (n = 1), both pleura and incision (n = 1), and both pleura and staple line (n = 1). Review of these cases illustrates the pitfalls of present video-assisted techniques for malignant tumors of the thorax.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0022-5223(96)70370-7 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Optimizing Shoulder Joint Positioning During Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Prospective Study on Prevention of Postoperative Ipsilateral Shoulder Pain.
Thorac Cancer
January 2025
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Beijing Institute of Respiratory Medicine and Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Background: Ipsilateral shoulder pain (ISP) is a common complication following video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), significantly affecting postoperative recovery and quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between intraoperative upper limb positioning, and the occurrence of ISP, with the goal of optimizing positioning to reduce postoperative complications.
Methods: This prospective cohort study included 252 patients undergoing VATS for lung resection.
A comparative study of 4-hook anchor device with methylene blue for preoperative pulmonary nodule localization.
Quant Imaging Med Surg
January 2025
Department of Interventional Therapy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Background: Accurate localization of small pulmonary nodules (SPNs) during video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is challenging due to the small size and deep location. Both the 4-hook wire technique and methylene blue are significant methods for preoperative localization of SPNs. This study aimed to compare the safety of both methods by monitoring and recording any surgery-related complications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAwake video-assisted surgical lung biopsy for the diagnosis of interstitial lung disease.
Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg
January 2025
Division of Thoracic Surgery University of Padua via Giustiniani 2 35128 Padua Italy.
In patients with suspected interstitial lung disease, diagnostic confirmation can be achieved through an awake video-assisted surgical lung biopsy. This procedure enables the collection of a substantial amount of parenchymal tissue for diagnostic purposes while minimizing perioperative complications associated with mechanical ventilation with the patient under general anaesthesia, given the impaired lung function due to the underlying condition.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnesthetic Management for Pediatric Lung Resection: A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis.
Cureus
December 2024
Anesthesiology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, PRT.
Background Lung resection is a complex surgical procedure performed in children to address various pulmonary conditions. The success of this surgical intervention in these patients lies in a multidisciplinary approach, with anesthetic management playing a critical role in ensuring the safety and efficacy of the procedure. Methods After approval by the local ethics committee, clinical data of 17 pediatric patients who underwent lung resection in our hospital from January 2012 to December 2022 were retrospectively analyzed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Video-assisted thoracic surgery-Indications, importance and technique].
Chirurgie (Heidelb)
January 2025
Klinik und Poliklinik für Chirurgie, Sektion Thoraxchirurgie, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675, München, Deutschland.
Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is a safe and effective surgical procedure. Completely minimally invasive operations must be distinguished from hybrid procedures. The VATS can be used for diagnostic and treatment purposes for all oncological and non-oncological diseases of the thoracic organs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWant AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!