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[Thoracoscopic lobectomy. The first experiences in Denmark].

Henrik Jessen Hansen1, Mark Krasnik, Jesper J Holst Pedersen

  • 1Thoraxkirurgisk afdeling R. Amtssygehuset i Gentofte, DK-2900 Hellerup. Hjessen@thorax.dk

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|April 18, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) lobectomy was successfully introduced for lung cancer patients, showing acceptable outcomes. This minimally invasive approach offers survival data comparable to conventional surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

  • Introduction of video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) lobectomy for lung cancer treatment.
  • Initial implementation in a clinical department setting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the introduction and initial outcomes of VATS lobectomy for lung cancer.
  • To evaluate the feasibility and safety of this minimally invasive technique.

Main Methods:

  • VATS lobectomy performed on ten patients with peripheral primary lung cancer.
  • Four patients required conversion from VATS to open thoracotomy during resection.

Main Results:

  • No 30-day mortality observed in the VATS lobectomy group.

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  • One patient developed empyema requiring surgical intervention; another experienced a stroke with full recovery.

    • Conclusions:

    • VATS lobectomy can be introduced with acceptable results in lung cancer patients.
    • Literature review indicates thoracoscopic lobectomy survival rates are similar to conventional surgery.