This retrospective study evaluated using nonstapling bullectomy via manual suturing as an alternative to traditional staple bullectomy in reducing the recurrence rate of primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) in young male patients. The authors utilized hybrid VATS (hVATS) with a one-port-one-window approach for manual suturing.
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Thoracic
November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024
This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning had the opportunity to speak with Professor Enoch Akowuah about challenges facing cardiothoracic surgery.
November 13, 2024
This video demonstrates the value of the modified Lecompte maneuver when combined with pulmonary valve replacement and reduction pulmonary arterioplasty in relieving tracheobronchial compression in a child with tetralogy of Fallot and absent pulmonary valve-like syndrome.
November 12, 2024
The author’s technique is a simple and innovative additional strategy for avoiding a bronchopleural fistula (BPF). The method of buttressing the bronchial stump in lung resections is easily available and is not associated with any side effects.
November 11, 2024
At the 2024 European Society of Thoracic Surgeons meeting, Hiran C. Fernando delivered a speech on “Transition From mVATS to uVATS.”
November 7, 2024
Recently, the CALGB 140503 trial and the JCOG0802/WJOG4607L showed the non-inferiority of sublobar resections compared to lobectomy for <2cm non-small cell lung cancer.
November 7, 2024
This article explores the disparities in access to minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) based on socioeconomic status.
November 7, 2024
This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Hazem Fallouh about his latest invention for diagnosing cardiac tamponade at the 2024 Birmingham Review Course.
November 6, 2024
CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Shaf Keshavjee about his keynote speech at ESTS.
November 4, 2024
CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Hiran C. Fernando about the JoLT-CA/STABLEMATES trial.