Subxiphoid approach for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: an update | Zendy

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Subxiphoid approach for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: an update

Author(s) -

ChienHung Chiu,

YinKai Chao,

YunHen Liu

Publication year - 2018

Publication title -

journal of thoracic disease

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.682

H-Index - 60

eISSN - 2077-6624

pISSN - 2072-1439

DOI - 10.21037/jtd.2018.04.01

Subject(s) - medicine , video assisted thoracoscopic surgery , thoracoscopy , general surgery , surgery

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.

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