Kardiochirurgia i Torakochirurgia Polska

Abstract

4/2022 vol. 19
Short communication

Safety and effectiveness of uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery compared to triportal surgery: a single institution experience

Hussain AlShimali 1
,
Essa AlGhunaim 2
,
Yousef Aleid 2
,
Abdullah AlElewah 2
,
Derar Alshehab 2
  1. Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard University, Boston, United States
  2. Chest Diseases Hospital, Shuwaikh Medical Area, Kuwait
Kardiochirurgia i Torakochirurgia Polska 2022; 19 (4): 240-242
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/kitp.2022.122095
Online publish date: 2022/12/24
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Introduction

Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has increasingly been used in thoracic surgery during the last decade.

Aim

To assess the safety and effectiveness of uniportal VATS compared to triportal VATS.

Material and methods

Data of a total of 318 patients between 2009 and 2019 who underwent uniportal and triportal VATS were reviewed. Bivariate statistical analysis using Pearson’sc2 test was performed.

Results

Our data showed statistical differences only in complications and hospital stay between the 2 groups.

Conclusions

Uniportal VATS has a safe post-operative outcome and is comparable to triportal VATS.

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Keywords

video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, lung resection, safety

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