Robotic resection of pulmonary hydatid cysts is feasible with appropriate preoperative planning and active involvement of multidisciplinary teams, including infectious disease, pulmonology, and anesthesiology. Localization of the bronchopleural fistula, followed by closure and layered capitonnage, help obliterate the dead space after unroofing of the cyst. This video demonstrates appropriate intraoperative steps that are key in avoiding an anaphylactic reaction during the operation.
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Benign disease
May 23, 2024
The authors describe modifications to the Z-POEM endoscopic myotomy procedure for Zenker's diverticulum, which they believe increases the effectiveness, safety, and durability of results with this technique.
April 9, 2024
This video presents a unique case of a patient with neurogenic TOS who was treated with both an open supraclavicular cervical rib resection and a robotic first rib resection.
March 25, 2024
A sixty-seven-year-old man underwent robotic assisted tracheobronchoplasty for tracheobronchomalacia with subsequent improvement in his dyspnea and exercise tolerance.
March 20, 2024
This video discusses when and how to perform esophageal lengthening in paraesophageal hernia repair.
March 6, 2024
This video shows a safe and effective technique for surgically treating complex pulmonary echinococcus.
January 31, 2024
This case highlights a technique for resection of a chest wall lesion that was not able to be identified externally. While most osteochondromas and other chest wall maladies are externally evident, some require intrathoracic, thoracoscopic evaluation to carefully guide resection.
May 25, 2023
Pectus excavatum is frequently associated with congenital heart disease that requires surgery. This comprehensive review of pectus excavatum in children and adults describes the morphology, pathophysiology, indications for repair, surgical strategies, and clinical outcomes.
February 20, 2023
This video presents a rare case of clinical catamenial pneumothorax with intraoperative visualization of pleural peritoneal windows, an important reminder of a rare cause of spontaneous pneumothorax.
February 13, 2023
This video demonstrates a minimally invasive approach to a first rib resection for thoracic outlet syndrome.