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Thoracoscopic pulmonary resection in two cases using an endoscopic linear stapler and loop ligature
K Yoshida1, T Fujikawa, Y Nishida
1Department of Surgery, Kanagawa Prefecture Nurses and Midwives Training School Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan.
Surgery Today
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Thoracoscopic pulmonary resection is now possible with new endoscopic stapling devices and loop ligatures. This paper details two successful cases of peripheral pulmonary lesion resection using these advanced thoracoscopic techniques.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Pulmonary Medicine
Background:
- Advancements in endoscopic imaging and instrumentation have expanded minimally invasive surgical options.
- Endoscopic linear stapling devices and loop ligatures enable thoracoscopic pulmonary resection.
Observation:
- Two cases of peripheral pulmonary lesions were resected thoracoscopically.
- Case 1: A 19-year-old male with recurrent pneumothorax due to a bulla underwent resection with a stapling device.
- Case 2: A 46-year-old male with a basal pulmonary lesion underwent resection using loop ligature.
Findings:
- Both patients had successful thoracoscopic lung resections with no postoperative air leaks.
- Both patients were discharged six days after surgery.
Implications:
- Thoracoscopic pulmonary resection is a viable and effective minimally invasive surgical option.
- New endoscopic devices facilitate complex pulmonary resections, improving patient outcomes.
- These techniques offer potential for reduced recovery times and hospital stays in thoracic surgery.