Present and Future Application of Energy Devices in Thoracic Surgery.
In the last decade, many energy devices have entered day-to-day practice in thoracic surgery. Some have proven and recognized applications, whereas others still require further trials. Nevertheless, currently used devices continue to be improved on and new applications for current devices will be evaluated. Ultimately, novel applications of energy in thoracic surgery and refinement in technology will hopefully allow for safer and less invasive techniques for patients requiring thoracic surgical procedures. In this article, we review the present and future applications of energy devices in thoracic surgery.
Thoracic Surgery Laboratory, CHUM Endoscopic Tracheobronchial and Oesophageal Center (CETOC), Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, University of Montreal, 1560 Sherbrooke Street Est, 8e CD - Pavillon Lachapelle, Suite D-8051, Montreal, Quebec H2L 4M1, Canada.
Eric
E
Goudie
Thoracic Surgery Laboratory, CHUM Endoscopic Tracheobronchial and Oesophageal Center (CETOC), Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, 1560 Sherbrooke Street Est, 8e CD - Pavillon Lachapelle, Suite D-8051, Montreal, Quebec H2L 4M1, Canada.
Mehdi
M
Tahiri
Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, CHUM Endoscopic Tracheobronchial and Oesophageal Center (CETOC), Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, University of Montreal, 1560 Sherbrooke Street Est, 8e CD - Pavillon Lachapelle, Suite D-8051, Montreal, Quebec H2L 4M1, Canada. Electronic address: moishe.liberman@umontreal.ca.
Moishe
M
Liberman
D006801:Humans; D013903:Thoracic Surgery / Q000639:trends*; D019616:Thoracic Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*
Electrosurgery; Endoscopic procedures; Minimally invasive surgery; Radiofrequency ablation; Vascular sealing