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Federico Raveglia1, Matilde De Simone2, Ugo Cioffi2
1Thoracic Surgery Unit, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Abstract:
Trocars used during video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) present some technical disadvantages due to their rigid structure. We propose the use of an extra-small wound retractor system, designed for general surgery, as alternative to rigid trocar for camera port during VATS. In our experience the wound retractor presents 5 objective advantages: reduces intercostal nerve compression and skin injuries, improves the camera maneuverability, does not displace during operation, and protects the camera by any small parietal bleeding.
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