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  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Thoracic surgery in Hong Kong has shifted from open thoracotomy to video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), driven by patient demand for smaller incisions and shorter hospital stays.
  • Uniportal VATS, introduced in 2012, offers advantages but presents challenges such as instrument crowding and limited visualization.
  • Advanced medical imaging has increased the demand for managing small lung nodules and ground glass opacities (GGO).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical development and clinical outcomes of thoracic surgery in Hong Kong.
  • To discuss the evolution of minimally invasive techniques, including uniportal VATS and emerging technologies.
  • To explore the role of hybrid operating rooms (HOR) in providing one-stop solutions for thoracic disease management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of thoracic surgery advancements in Hong Kong.
  • Analysis of the development and application of uniportal VATS.
  • Discussion of novel techniques like robotic assistance and magnetic anchored and guided endoscopes (MAGS).
  • Examination of hybrid operating room (HOR) capabilities for lesion localization and treatment.

Main Results:

  • Uniportal VATS has become a key minimally invasive approach for major lung resections in Hong Kong.
  • New technologies are being developed to overcome the limitations of uniportal VATS.
  • Hybrid operating rooms (HOR) enable integrated diagnosis and treatment for conditions like GGO and small lung nodules.

Conclusions:

  • Thoracic surgery in Hong Kong has significantly advanced towards minimally invasive approaches, with uniportal VATS as a cornerstone.
  • Ongoing innovation in surgical techniques and technology is crucial for improving patient outcomes and addressing complex thoracic pathologies.
  • The integration of advanced imaging and treatment modalities in hybrid operating rooms (HOR) represents the future of one-stop thoracic disease management.