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Thoracoscopic one window plus puncture method for spontaneous pneumothorax.

M Iwazaki¹, H Inoue

¹Division of General Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara Kanagawa, Japan. iwasaki@is.icc.u-tokai.ac.jp

Minerva Chirurgica

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The new one window plus puncture (1WP) method for spontaneous pneumothorax offers faster recovery and better aesthetics than the two windows method. This minimally invasive technique uses a thin endoscope for improved patient outcomes.

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Thoracic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Procedures
Pulmonology

Background:

Spontaneous pneumothorax requires effective treatment to prevent recurrence and improve patient recovery.
Traditional two windows method (TWM) for thoracoscopic surgery has limitations in terms of invasiveness and aesthetics.
A novel approach is needed to optimize treatment outcomes for spontaneous pneumothorax.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and evaluate the efficacy of the one window plus puncture (1WP) method for treating spontaneous pneumothorax.
To compare the outcomes of the 1WP method with the conventional two windows method (TWM).
To assess the aesthetic and recovery benefits of the 1WP method.

Main Methods:

A retrospective study comparing 216 patients treated with the 1WP method and 324 patients treated with the TWM for spontaneous pneumothorax.
The 1WP method utilizes a thin endoscope (2-3 mm diameter) through a single working port.
Patients were operated on in a lateral position under one-lung ventilation.

Main Results:

The 1WP group showed a shorter interval between surgery and hospital discharge (2.3 days vs. 3.3 days).
Postoperative recurrence rates were similar (3.2% for 1WP vs. 4% for TWM), with fewer reoperations needed in the 1WP group.
The 1WP method resulted in superior aesthetics and reduced surgical invasion, allowing patients to return to daily life sooner.

Conclusions:

The one window plus puncture (1WP) method is an effective and aesthetically superior treatment for spontaneous pneumothorax.
This minimally invasive technique facilitates quicker patient recovery and return to daily activities.
The 1WP method offers significant advantages over the traditional two windows method, particularly in terms of cosmetic outcome.