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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures
  • Diagnostic Techniques

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  • Pleural effusions of unknown origin require surgical investigation.
  • The transthoracic approach is the traditional method for pleural cavity examination.
  • Subxiphoid video-thoracoscopy presents a novel alternative.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate subxiphoid video-thoracoscopy as a diagnostic tool for pleural effusions.
  • To compare the subxiphoid approach with the traditional transthoracic method.
  • To highlight the benefits of minimally invasive pleural cavity exploration.

Main Methods:

  • A single subxiphoid incision is used to introduce a video-mediastinoscope.
  • Thoracoscopy is performed through the mediastinoscope to access the pleural cavity.
  • Pleural fluid samples and biopsies are obtained; pleurodesis can be performed if malignancy is detected.

Main Results:

  • Subxiphoid video-thoracoscopy allows examination of both pleural cavities through one incision.
  • It avoids the need for intercostal ports, potentially reducing post-operative pain.
  • Patients may be discharged 24 hours post-surgery without increased risk.

Conclusions:

  • Subxiphoid video-thoracoscopy is an effective and less invasive alternative for diagnosing pleural effusions.
  • The technique offers advantages in terms of patient comfort and recovery time.
  • It facilitates simultaneous exploration of bilateral pleural effusions and on-table intervention for malignancy.