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  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures
  • Medical Device Innovation

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  • Pleural empyemas present significant morbidity and mortality, often necessitating surgical intervention.
  • Traditional thoracotomies can lead to prolonged recovery, making less invasive options desirable.
  • Current Video Assisted Thoracoscopy Surgery (VATS) instruments may limit the effectiveness of keyhole empyema treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel instrument designed to enhance the efficacy of VATS for pleural empyema.
  • To facilitate the removal of infected material and promote lung re-expansion during minimally invasive surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a specialized instrument, the "VATS Pleural Debrider," for use in keyhole surgery.
  • Application of the device in the surgical management of pleural empyemas.

Main Results:

  • The VATS Pleural Debrider has been utilized in over 90 patients.
  • No peri-operative mortality was observed in patients treated with the device.
  • A low rate of re-operation was reported, indicating successful initial treatment.

Conclusions:

  • The VATS Pleural Debrider is a safe and effective tool for managing pleural empyemas via keyhole surgery.
  • The instrument aids in achieving surgical goals, potentially improving patient recovery and reducing the need for repeat procedures.
  • The device has been successfully integrated into routine urgent/emergency surgical practice at two cardiothoracic centers.