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[Possibilities of using plasma flow in lung surgery]
Grudnaia I Serdechno-Sosudistaia Khirurgiia
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Argon plasma flux effectively achieves hemostasis and aerostasis during thoracic surgery, reducing complications and patient recovery time. This innovative technique shows promise for improved surgical outcomes in chest trauma.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Plasma Medicine
- Surgical Hemostasis
Context:
- Gunshot wounds to the chest present significant surgical challenges.
- Traditional methods for managing thoracic injuries can lead to complications.
- Minimally invasive techniques are sought to improve surgical safety and efficacy.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy and reliability of argon plasma flux for hemo- and aerostasis in thoracic surgical debridement.
- To assess the safety and impact of argon plasma flux on patient recovery and complication rates.
Summary:
- Experiments on dogs and 43 human patients demonstrated argon plasma flux's ability to achieve hemo- and aerostasis.
- The technique was applied during various thoracic procedures, including lung resections and pleurectomies.
- Argon plasma flux facilitated wound debridement, fissure separation, and bronchial division with minimal bleeding and air leakage.
Impact:
- Reduced need for analgesics and earlier patient mobilization due to analgesic effects.
- 1.5-2 times less pleural discharge compared to traditional methods.
- No reported complications, including bronchial stump incompetence or rethoracotomy for bleeding/suppuration.