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  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Techniques
  • Postoperative Complications

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  • Minimally invasive thoracic surgery broadens indications, especially for elderly and comorbid patients.
  • Despite advancements, postoperative complication rates in lung resection remain stable.
  • Complications vary from minor to severe, impacting early, in-hospital, and late recovery phases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the landscape of postoperative complications following major lung resections.
  • To highlight the impact of minimally invasive techniques on surgical indications and outcomes.
  • To identify emerging complications associated with new surgical access methods.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of postoperative complications in thoracic surgery.
  • Classification of complications into early, in-hospital, and late categories.
  • Analysis of complication rates and mortality associated with different lung resection procedures.

Main Results:

  • Postoperative complications occur in approximately 30% of patients, with most being minor.
  • 30-day mortality for lung resection is between 2-3%; right pneumonectomy carries a higher risk (7-10%).
  • Infectious events (pneumonia) and pleural complications (pneumothorax) are common in-hospital issues, while chronic pain affects 60% late post-thoracotomy.

Conclusions:

  • Minimally invasive approaches and fast-track protocols have advanced major lung resections.
  • New surgical access methods in thoracic surgery are associated with novel and specific postoperative complications.
  • Continued vigilance and management strategies are crucial for addressing both traditional and emerging complications.