Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 20, 2026
05:39
Author Spotlight: A Non-Intubated Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery with Multimodal Analgesia and Sevoflurane Inhalation Anesthesia
Published on: May 26, 2023
2.5K
Three-dimensional video-assisted thoracic surgery for pulmonary resections: an update
Duilio Divisi1, Mirko Barone1, Roberto Crisci1
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, "G. Mazzini" Hospital, University of L'Aquila, Piazza Italia 1, Teramo, Italy.
Journal of Visualized Surgery
|October 29, 2017
Summary
3D Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) offers improved visualization for lung excision compared to 2D VATS. This technique is a valuable aid in minimally-invasive surgery, especially where robotic systems are unavailable.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Minimally-Invasive Surgery
- Surgical Imaging
Background:
- Two-dimensional (2D) imaging in Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) presents challenges in assessing lesion characteristics.
- Robot-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) has improved technical aspects but faces accessibility issues in developing regions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the current state of three-dimensional (3D) VATS for lung excision.
- To analyze literature experiences regarding 3D VATS in thoracic surgery.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on 3D VATS for lung excision.
- Analysis of reported experiences and outcomes with 3D VATS.
Main Results:
- 3D VATS provides enhanced visualization and spatial understanding compared to 2D VATS.
- It serves as a valuable tool for thoracic surgeons in minimally-invasive procedures.
Conclusions:
- 3D VATS is a significant advancement for lung excision, offering benefits over traditional 2D imaging.
- It represents a cost-effective aid for minimally-invasive thoracic surgery, complementing but not replacing robotic systems.
Related Concept Videos
01:30Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation V: Advanced Airway Management Techniques
638
Airway management is essential in emergency and surgical medicine, ensuring ventilation and oxygenation in patients who cannot maintain their own airway. Clinicians use a range of techniques and devices to secure the airway, depending on the patient’s condition and the clinical context. Key methods include endotracheal intubation, rapid sequence intubation (RSI), supraglottic airway devices, and advanced visualization aids. In cases where these approaches fail, surgical airway...
638
01:30Endoscopic Studies I: Bronchoscopy and Thoracoscopy
699
Endoscopy is a non-surgical medical technique used to examine a person's internal organs and vessels. This lesson will focus on two types of endoscopic studies: bronchoscopy and thoracoscopy.
Bronchoscopy
Description
Bronchoscopy is a procedure that involves direct visualization of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. A flexible fiber optic or rigid bronchoscope is used to carry out the procedure. The fiber-optic bronchoscope is more frequently used due...
Bronchoscopy
Description
Bronchoscopy is a procedure that involves direct visualization of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. A flexible fiber optic or rigid bronchoscope is used to carry out the procedure. The fiber-optic bronchoscope is more frequently used due...
699
01:26Endoscopic Studies II: Thoracocentesis
1.6K
Thoracentesis(Thoracocentesis), commonly known as pleural tap, is a medical procedure where a 22 gauge needle is inserted into the pleural space, the area between the lung and chest wall. This procedure is commonly performed to diagnose or treat various respiratory disorders.
Description
Excess pleural fluid or air may accumulate in some respiratory disorders in the thoracic cavity. To treat pleural effusion, a physician conducts thoracentesis by carefully piercing the chest wall and entering...
Description
Excess pleural fluid or air may accumulate in some respiratory disorders in the thoracic cavity. To treat pleural effusion, a physician conducts thoracentesis by carefully piercing the chest wall and entering...
1.6K
01:28Endoscopic Procedures III: Video Capsule Endoscopy
938
Capsule endoscopy, or wireless or video capsule endoscopy, is a diagnostic procedure for examining the entire gastrointestinal tract. Patients swallow a capsule about the size of a vitamin tablet. The capsule is equipped with a transmitter, a battery, an LED light source, and a color video camera to capture images throughout the gastrointestinal tract. This procedure is particularly useful for diagnosing conditions such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, tumors, polyps, ulcers,...
938
01:27Pneumothorax-II
1.1K
Pneumothorax is a medical condition defined by the buildup of air in the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall. This accumulation of air can lead to partial or complete lung collapse, resulting in a range of clinical manifestations. Understanding the clinical presentation and effective management strategies is crucial for healthcare professionals in providing timely and appropriate care to individuals with pneumothorax.
Clinical Manifestations:
Clinical Manifestations:
1.1K