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Thoracoscopy and solid tumors in children: a multicenter study.

Emmanuelle Guye1, Hubert Lardy, Christian Piolat

  • 1Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Saint-Etienne, North Hospital, France. guyemanu@yahoo.fr

Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Part A
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Thoracoscopy is a safe and effective method for treating pediatric solid thoracic tumors, including resection and biopsy. While generally successful, thoracotomy may be preferred for certain metastatic lesions.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Thoracic Oncology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Solid thoracic tumors are a significant concern in pediatric oncology.
  • Accurate diagnosis and effective treatment are crucial for improving outcomes in children with these conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of thoracoscopy for managing solid thoracic tumors in pediatric patients.
  • To assess the role of thoracoscopy in both resection and biopsy of these lesions.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective, multicenter review of 139 thoracoscopic procedures in 134 children.
  • Procedures included resection of pulmonary lesions and biopsies.
  • Data collected encompassed complications, histologic results, and patient outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Thoracoscopy was used for primitive tumors (38), metastatic lesions (53), and malignant hemopathies (48).
  • Complete thorascopic resection was achieved in many cases, particularly for neurogenic tumors and bone metastases.
  • Complications were infrequent and generally resolved; recurrence rates varied by tumor type.

Conclusions:

  • Thoracoscopy is a safe and effective approach for evaluating and resecting pediatric solid lung tumors and for obtaining biopsies.
  • Thoracoscopic resection is suitable for nephroblastoma metastases, but thoracotomy may be preferable for other types of metastases.