Thoracoscopic resection of a pericardial cyst.
The development of new instruments that can be applied endoscopically opens up new possibilities for minimally invasive thoracic surgery. The surgical technique is exemplified by a thoracoscopic resection of a pericardial cyst. The benefits for the patient are impressive: minimization of surgical trauma and postoperative pain, a short convalescence, and an optimal cosmetic outcome.
Szinicz
G
G
Surgical Department, Landeskrankenhaus, Bregenz, Austria.
Taxer
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Riedlinger
J
J
Erhart
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008476:Mediastinal Cyst / Q000601:surgery*; D013906:Thoracoscopy