Initial experience with a novel 2-mm needle-type intracorporeal assembly forceps for periareolar video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Periareolar video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) provides cosmetic advantages but poses technical challenges due to limited working space. The novel 2-mm needle-type intracorporeal assembly endoscopic forceps is designed to minimize incision size while retaining full surgical functionality. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of this novel endoscopic forceps in periareolar VATS.

Methods

This single-center retrospective observational study included patients who underwent periareolar VATS using either the 2-mm forceps or a conventional 5-mm grasper between January and December 2024. Outcomes included operative time, complications, visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores at 1 week and 1 month, patient and observer scar assessm

SUBMITTER: Wang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12618376 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature