Efficacy of combined silk suture ligation and stapler versus stapler alone for vascular control in uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery lobectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the widespread adoption of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols and ongoing advancements in surgical techniques, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has become a standard procedure in thoracic surgery due to its minimally invasive nature and accelerated postoperative recovery. The introduction of vascular staplers has revolutionized the intraoperative management of pulmonary vessels, offering surgeons a reliable and efficient method of vascular ligation. However, the optimal technique for pulmonary vessel handling during VATS remains a topic of debate. This retrospective study aims to compare the clinical safety and efficacy of using a vascular stapler alone versus a combination of silk suture ligation and vascular stapling, with a particular foc

SUBMITTER: Cao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12433119 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature