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Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) wedge resection for malignancy is safe, with a low port site recurrence rate of 0.26%. Adhering to oncologic principles minimizes this risk in cancer patients.

Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is a common approach for thoracic malignancies.
  • Port site tumor recurrence is a known complication of VATS, but its incidence is not well-established.
  • Determining the incidence of port site recurrence after VATS wedge resection is crucial for patient safety and treatment planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of port site tumor recurrence after VATS wedge resection for malignancy.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of VATS wedge resection in cancer patients.
  • To identify factors influencing port site recurrence.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of a prospective VATS database from 1992 to 1996.

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  • Inclusion of patients undergoing VATS wedge resection for malignancy (excluding pleural biopsy only).
  • Parameters analyzed: demographics, surgical technique, and port site recurrences identified via physical exam or CT scan.

    • Main Results:

    • 410 patients underwent VATS wedge resection for malignancy (median age 61).
    • Operative mortality was 0.25%.
    • With a median follow-up of 25 months for 374 patients, only one port site recurrence (0.26%) was identified.

    Conclusions:

    • VATS wedge resection is a safe procedure for cancer patients.
    • Adherence to oncologic principles, including wide lesion removal and meticulous specimen extraction, results in a low incidence of port site tumor recurrence.
    • Conversion to thoracotomy for definitive or extensive cancer operations is a key principle to maintain safety and oncologic outcomes.