Artículo
Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: Argentinian experience
Registro en:
2221-2965
10.21037/jovs.2017.03.21
Autor
Bondulich, Gustavo
Gonzalez Rivas, Diego
Institución
Resumen
Abstract: The acceptance of uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for minor and major
thoracic procedures is growing in South America. This study presents the experience with uniportal VATS in
Buenos Aires, Argentina. In a retrospective study, 181 patients were operated with uniportal VATS technique
between December 2013 and October 2016. Uniportal procedures included minor and major procedures.
Uniportal VATS were analyzed en terms of morbidity, mortality, conversion rate, hospital stay. A total of
181 patients were analyzed. 59% were males and 41% females. The mean age was 58.7. The uniportal VATS
procedures included pneumothorax 30, interstitial lung 5, complicated pleural effusion 35, pleurectomy
biopsy pleurodesis 40, pericardial effusion 10, mediastinal tumor (posterior) 5, wedge resection 30,
anatomical segment resection 6, and lobectomy 20. There were 2 conversions in major resection procedures
due to technical difficulties. There was 1 revision for postoperative hemothorax. The mean hospital stay
was 4.9 days for the whole group. Uniportal VATS is a safe technique in thoracic surgery. Maintains the
oncological principles of traditional open procedures. There are lower, few general complications, lower pain
level, lower postoperative morbidity and mortality. Reduces surgical trauma, and reduces the postoperative
hospital stay.