Surgical outcomes and learning curve of complex versus simple segmentectomy for uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: an initial experience of 100 cases of a single experienced surgeon.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Complex segmentectomy for uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) remains controversial due to procedural complexity and the risk of increased complications, unlike multiportal VATS. Demonstrating the perioperative results and proficiency of individual surgeon is believed to influence future dissemination for uniportal VATS. In this study, we aimed to compare the perioperative outcomes and learning curves of complex versus simple segmentectomy for uniportal VATS.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study included all patients who had an elective uniportal VATS segmentectomy between July 2018 and June 2023. We documented our initial experience with 100 consecutive segmentectomy cases. A single board-certified experienced surgeon performed all procedures

SUBMITTER: Homma T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11635227 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature