[Thoracoscopic surgery of the lung and pleura]

134 operations were performed using video-thoracoscopic techniques for patients, with diffuse lung disease (48), pneumothorax (46), peripheral coin lesions (29) und others (11). In 92% of the patients video-thoracoscopic operation was completed. Open reoperation was indicated only in patients with persistent pneumothorax (3). After hospital discharge open reoperation was performed once for recurrent pneumothorax. From our experience we conclude, that thoracoscopic surgery may be routinely indicated in future for lung biopsies, pneumothorax, peripheral coin lesions and pleural products.