Simultaneous bilateral pulmonary resection via single ‐utility port VATS for multiple pulmonary nodules: A single‐center experience of 16 cases

ConclusionsFor selected patients, simultaneous bilateral pulmonary resection via single ‐utility port VATS is a safe and feasible minimally invasive procedure for BMPNs. Adequate postoperative analgesia via a multimodal analgesia strategy should be used to prevent postoperative pain.Key pointsSignificant findings of the studyThe incidence of major complication after minimally invasive bilateral pulmonary resection is low for patients with good pulmonary function, but there is a relatively high incidence of minor complications and pain at the surgical site. Adequate postoperative analgesia via multimodal analgesia strategy should be used to prevent postoperative pain.What this study addsFor the treatment of bilateral multiple pulmonary nodules, simultaneous bilateral pulmonary resection via single ‐utility port video‐assisted thoracoscopic surgery is safe and feasible for selected patients.

Source: Thoracic Cancer - December 22, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Chuan Huang, Yaoguang Sun, Qingjun Wu, Chao Ma, Peng Jiao, Yongzhong Wang, Wen Huang, Wenxin Tian, Hanbo Yu, Donghang Li, Hongfeng Tong Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research