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Uniportal Single Port Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery: An Issue Of Thoracic

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Uniportal/Single Port Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics (The Clinics: Surgery 27)

Uniportal/Single-Port Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics (The Clinics: Surgery Book 27)

by Renee Olivier

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Thoracic surgery has come a long way since its humble beginnings. In the past, open surgery was the only option for treating thoracic conditions, but today, thanks to advancements in technology, minimally invasive techniques have become the preferred approach.

Uniportal Single Port Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (Uniportal VATS) is one of the most recent and innovative minimally invasive thoracic surgery techniques. This technique involves making a single small incision in the chest wall, through which a camera and surgical instruments are inserted. The surgeon then performs the surgery using a high-definition camera that provides a clear view of the surgical field.

Benefits of Uniportal VATS

Uniportal VATS offers a number of benefits over traditional open surgery, including:

Reduced pain and scarring
Faster recovery time
Lower risk of complications
Improved cosmetic results

Uniportal VATS for Different Thoracic Conditions

Uniportal VATS can be used to treat a variety of thoracic conditions, including:

Lung cancer
Esophageal cancer
Thymoma
Myasthenia gravis
Pneumothorax
Empyema

The Future of Uniportal VATS

Uniportal VATS is still a relatively new technique, but it has quickly become one of the most popular minimally invasive thoracic surgery techniques. As the technology continues to improve, Uniportal VATS is likely to become even more widely used in the future.

Uniportal Single Port Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery is a revolutionary new technique that offers a number of benefits over traditional open surgery. If you are facing a thoracic condition, talk to your doctor about whether Uniportal VATS is right for you.

Uniportal/Single-Port Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics (The Clinics: Surgery Book 27)

by Renee Olivier

4.7 out of 5