Uniportal video ‐assisted thoracoscopic left pneumonectomy: Retrospective analysis of eighteen consecutive patients from a single center

ConclusionsUniportal video ‐assisted thoracoscopic left pneumonectomy is a safe and feasible procedure for selected lung cancer patients. The use of uniportal VATS in right pneumonectomies and the effect of uniportal video‐assisted thoracoscopic pneumonectomy on the survival of patients merits further study.Patients receiving uniportal VATS pneumonectomies had standard surgical results and recovery. Uniportal VATS pneumonectomy is safe for properly selected lung cancer patients.Key pointsSignificant findings of the study: • Patients receiving uniportal VATS left pneumonectomies had standard surgical results and recovery.What this study adds: • Uniportal VATS left pneumonectomy is safe for properly selected lung cancer patients.

Source: Thoracic Cancer - January 6, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Jiagen Li, Qi Xue, Yushun Gao, Yousheng Mao, Jun Zhao, Shugeng Gao Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research