Thoracoscopic resection of a pericardial cyst
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G Szinicz1, F Taxer, J Riedlinger
1Surgical Department, Landeskrankenhaus, Bregenz, Austria.
The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon
|August 1, 1992
Abstract:
The development of new instruments that can be applied endoscopically opens up new possibilities for minimally invasive thoracic surgery. The surgical technique is exemplified by a thoracoscopic resection of a pericardial cyst. The benefits for the patient are impressive: minimization of surgical trauma and postoperative pain, a short convalescence, and an optimal cosmetic outcome.