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Thoracoscopic tracheal resection and reconstruction using two ports approach
Xiaogang Zhao1, Firas Abu Akar1, Jiong Song1
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200433, China.
Journal of Visualized Surgery
|October 29, 2017
Summary
Tracheal resection and reconstruction can be safely performed using minimally invasive two-portal thoracoscopic techniques. This approach offers improved outcomes for patients with benign and malignant tracheal diseases.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Tracheal surgery
Background:
- Tracheal resection and anastomosis is a standard procedure for tracheal diseases.
- Traditionally, intra-thoracic tracheal lesions required open surgical approaches like sternotomy or thoracotomy.
- Minimally invasive techniques are increasingly adopted in thoracic surgery.
Observation:
- Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has shown feasibility and safety in tracheal and carinal surgeries.
- Previous studies suggest improved morbidity and mortality with VATS approaches.
- This article presents a video demonstrating a specific two-portal thoracoscopic technique.
Findings:
- The presented technique involves tracheal resection and reconstruction.
- It utilizes a minimally invasive two-portal thoracoscopic approach.
- The video details the surgical steps for this procedure.
Implications:
- This technique may offer a less invasive alternative for tracheal surgery.
- It could lead to reduced patient morbidity and mortality.
- Wider adoption of minimally invasive techniques in tracheal surgery is anticipated.