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  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures

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  • Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treatment has advanced with minimally invasive techniques.
  • Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is now the standard for early-stage NSCLC resection.
  • VATS offers advantages over traditional open surgery, including reduced pain and faster recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution of VATS lobectomy for NSCLC.
  • To describe current VATS techniques, indications, and contraindications.
  • To outline preoperative testing, benefits, and outcomes for early-stage NSCLC patients.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of VATS techniques in NSCLC treatment.
  • Analysis of comparative studies on VATS versus open thoracotomy.
  • Examination of advancements in surgical technology and preoperative staging.

Main Results:

  • VATS demonstrates reduced postoperative pain, shorter recovery, and fewer complications compared to open surgery.
  • Oncological outcomes of VATS are comparable to open surgery in some studies, requiring further high-evidence research.
  • Advancements enable techniques like uniportal VATS and parenchymal-sparing resections for improved outcomes in select cases.

Conclusions:

  • VATS has become the standard of care for early-stage NSCLC, offering significant patient benefits.
  • Minimally invasive approaches expand surgical options to high-risk patients.
  • Continued research and technological advancements promise further improvements in NSCLC surgical treatment.