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  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures

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  • Uniportal Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (uniportal VATS) is an advancement in minimally invasive lung cancer treatment.
  • It evolved from the two-port approach, offering benefits like reduced intercostal space damage and direct visualization.
  • Technological progress in camera systems, instruments, and staplers has supported its development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the operative technique for uniportal VATS lobectomy and mediastinal lymphadenectomy.
  • To highlight the advantages of parallel instrumentation and direct view in dissecting hilar structures and fissures.
  • To establish uniportal VATS as a feasible and reproducible technique for lung cancer surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Standardized operative techniques for lobectomies and lymphadenectomy using a single port.
  • Utilizing advanced camera systems and instruments for direct visualization and dissection.
  • Performing advanced procedures including segmentectomies, bronchovascular reconstructions, and chest wall resections.

Main Results:

  • Uniportal VATS lobectomy is feasible and reproducible, with increasing adoption worldwide.
  • The technique facilitates direct transition from open surgery due to its maneuverability and visualization.
  • Advanced cases and non-intubated uniportal VATS lobectomies show promising results.

Conclusions:

  • Uniportal VATS is a safe and effective minimally invasive surgical option for lung cancer.
  • Proper training and patient selection are crucial for mastering the learning curve.
  • The technique is expanding globally, demonstrating good results and enabling more complex procedures.