Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy: An alternative surgical method for pulmonary carcinoma

OBJECTIVES To explore the effects and feasibility of single-port video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) on lobectomy for pulmonary carcinoma. METHODS A total of 67 patients were enrolled in this study, in which 21 patients were treated by single-port VATS (Sing-port Group) and 46 patients by double-port VATS (Double-port Group). Blood loss, duration of thoracic drainage, length of post-operative hospital stay and post-operative pain ratings were compared between the two groups. RESULTS No significant difference existed in blood loss, duration of thoracic drainage and length of postoperative hospital stay between the two groups. However, Post-operative pain was significantly reduced in Single-port Group compared to Double-port Group. CONCLUSION Single-port VATS was totally feasible with reduced post-operative pain and good looking appearance.