Comparative analysis of surgical outcomes: Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery versus open thoracotomy in organizing thoracic empyema management.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgical intervention is essential for managing organizing thoracic empyema, but the efficacy of Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) in this disease stage remains debated. This study aims to compare the surgical outcomes of VATS versus open thoracotomy (OT) in the management of organizing thoracic empyema.

Materials and methods

This retrospective cohort study included 393 patients who underwent surgery for organizing thoracic empyema at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2022, and were divided into VATS and OT groups. The primary outcomes were lung full expansion before discharge and at the 2-week follow-up. Secondary outcomes included intraoperative blood loss, duration of intensive care unit (ICU) stay, and postoperat

SUBMITTER: Suwanarawat T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12510550 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature