[Initial results with video-controlled pulmonary lobectomy in 6 patients in The Netherlands].
In the period from May to September 1993 six patients underwent video-assisted lobectomy of the lung. Owing to the development of video optics and endoscopic devices video-assisted lobectomy is now possible; it appears to be a promising alternative to posterolateral thoracotomy. Potential advantages of this method in comparison with posterolateral thoracotomy are: less pain and improved pulmonary function in the first 24 hours postoperatively, better preservation of shoulder girdle strength and movement, shorter recovery period and hospital stay, and a better cosmetic result. Many aspects of this new technique need further prospective investigation, however.
Afd. Algemene Heelkunde, St. Maartens Gasthuis, Venlo.
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Verhagen
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D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D013906:Thoracoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D014741:Video Recording
De eerste ervaringen met pulmonale lobectomie onder video-controle bij 6 patiënten in Nederland.