This video demonstrates an example of a transabdominal approach for removing a large esophageal leiomyoma with the da Vinci robot system.
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Thoracic
November 11, 2015
A prospective evaluation of patients suffering minor thoracic injuries was performed to assess functional impact at 90 days. One-third had at least 1 rib fracture and 12% had a delayed hemothorax. 23% had severe or moderate disabilities at 90 days, which was more common among those with more severe injuries. Outcomes were unrelated to age.
November 11, 2015
A French multicenter database was used to assess the relationship between severe anastomotic leak on outcomes after esophagectomy. Among 2439 pts, 8.5% developed a severe leak. This was associated with lower median overall survival (36 mos vs 55 mos) and disease-free survival (34 mos vs 48 mos), a 28% increased likelihood of death, and a significan
November 9, 2015
Bob Cerfolio in full flow and at his best talking about robotic lobectomy
November 9, 2015
This video demonstrates the use of VATS to remove shrapnel from a patient's pleural cavity.
November 5, 2015
Leanne Harling interviews Gonzalo Varela, President of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, regarding his distinguished career. He discusses his perspectives on risk assessment, patient safety, and the importance of a team approach to thoracic surgery.
November 4, 2015
Alper Toker of Istanbul University Medical School, Istanbul, Turkey, delivers a talk on the surgical options for treating pleural sepsis.
November 2, 2015
This video demonstrates a thoracoscopic uniportal en bloc resection performed on a 65-year-old female patient.
October 28, 2015
The authors demonstrate a laparoscopic diaphragmatic plication for paralysis or eventration.
October 26, 2015
Surgeons performing esophageal surgery should have endoscopic skills to manage endoluminal situations. This video demonstrates endoluminal tools available today.