| Literature DB >> 30034832 |
Chien-Hung Chiu1, Yin-Kai Chao1, Yun-Hen Liu1.
Abstract
The transthoracic video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is considered as standard operation for various thoracic diseases. With the development of single-incision VATS, the thoracic surgery becomes less traumatic. However, chronic chest wound pain still an issue despite the less invasive approach. Therefore, subxiphoid VATS was proposed to overcome this problem. In this article, we review current applications, pros and cons, and potential developments of VATS through subxiphoid approach.Entities:
Keywords: Subxiphoid video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (subxiphoid VATS); pulmonary resection; thymectomy
Year: 2018 PMID: 30034832 PMCID: PMC6035919 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.04.01
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Thorac Dis ISSN: 2072-1439 Impact factor: 2.895