title: The ascending laparoscope. Modern thoracoscopy.
abstract: Developments in laparoscopic endoscopy have increased the interest in thoracoscopy. New techniques and instruments, particularly video endoscopy, have greatly expanded the indications for laparoscopic procedures. These innovations and techniques are being applied and modified for thoracic application.
authors: Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa.
authors: P P
authors: PP
authors: McKeown
authors: P A
authors: PA
authors: Conant
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Hubbell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology; D055370:Lung Injury; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010491:Pericardial Window Techniques; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000628:therapy; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000628:therapy; D020708:Thoracoscopes; D013906:Thoracoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D014741:Video Recording; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000628:therapy