[Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for spontaneous pneumothorax].

Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Versus Axillary Thoracotomy in Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax

Introduction: Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is now commonly used for primary spontaneous pneumothorax. In the present study we compared the outcomes of this technique with those obtained by conventional thoracotomy.Material and Methods: In this cross-sectional stud, forty patients were enrolled into two groups: VATS (n=20) and thoracotomy (n=20). In both groups the blebs were resected ...

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) in the management of spontaneous pneumothorax.

Continuous Paravertebral Nerve Blockade for Postoperative Analgesia after Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery and Chemical Pleurodesis in Children-A Case Series

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), apical blebectomy and chemical pleurodesis are often combined to prevent recurrence of spontaneous pneumothorax [1,2]. Postoperative pain arising from above procedures can be severe, leading to increased length of stay [2,3]. Effective analgesia in the immediate post-operative period is necessary for optimal recovery, and satisfactory postoperative p...

Cost-effectiveness of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery versus conservative treatment for first time or recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax.

The aim of this study was to analyse differences in efficacy and costs in treating first time or recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax by conservative therapy (pleural drainage or observation) and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Retrospectively, 112 patients treated by conservative therapy during 1985-1989 (Period 1) were compared with 97 patients treated by VATS during 1991-1994 (Per...

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for pneumothorax.

Five cases of spontaneous pneumothorax were treated with video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). These included four cases of recurrent pneumothorax and one case of persistent pneumothorax. The mean age was 33 years. The identified bullae were eliminated with either endoloop ligation (in one patient) or stapled excision (in four patients). There were no recurrences reported in a mean follo...

Single stage minimally invasive bilateral video assisted thoracoscopic surgery for simultaneous bilateral primary spontaneous pneumothorax.

Simultaneous bilateral spontaneous pneumothorax (SBSP) is a very rare life-threatening condition that requires rapid diagnosis and treatment. Most cases are secondary to various underlying lung pathology but a primary SBSP may occur due to rupture of subpleural blebs or bullae. Surgery via an open or minimally invasive approach provides definitive treatment and can be undertaken as a staged or ...