Vessel sealing system for video-assisted lung resection for cancer reduces chylothorax and bleeding.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The objective of this study was to analyze the efficacy of the LigaSure^TM vessel sealing system for lung cancer resection with node dissection, as this has not been sufficiently evaluated.

Methods

From 2004 to 2018, 948 patients underwent anatomical pulmonary resection with node dissection for non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) via the video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) approach. Medical records of these patients were reviewed retrospectively. Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to determine the risk factors for chylothorax and blood loss.

Results

Of the 948 patients, 318 (33.5%) who underwent anatomical lung resection with node dissection by conventional methods without vessel sealing system and 630 (66.5%) who underw

SUBMITTER: Miyajima M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8264714 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature