This video demonstrates a VATS right basilar segmentectomy for typical carcinoid, highlighting the use of indocyanine green for enhanced visualization.
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VATS
July 24, 2024
July 18, 2024
A left atrial appendage of a retroverted orientation is not a well-recognized anatomical variant in the current literature. The authors describe preoperative identification and intraoperative maneuvers that optimize device sitting and ensure complete occlusion of a retroverted left atrial appendage.
July 1, 2024
This video demonstrates how the authors perform right upper lobectomies. There is never a perfect case, but the authors believe they are managing to reproduce great results with this technique.
Driving Change in the Delivery of Thoracic Surgery in Africa: An Interview With Diego Gonzalez Rivas
June 11, 2024
At the 2024 ESTS Conference in Barcelona, Spain, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning interviewed some of the most knowledgeable thoracic surgeons from around the world to highlight the fascinating work they are doing. Stay tuned for more interviews from the meeting.
May 29, 2024
This study evaluated the surgical and oncological results of RATS thymectomy to demonstrate the approach as technically safe with acceptable outcomes. Of 669 patients, complete thymectomy was performed in 98 percent of cases and in 8.5 percent of those cases, resection of surrounding structures was undertaken.
May 16, 2024
Minimally invasive surgery is routinely used for thymectomies, and techniques continue to evolve. Yang developed and studied a modified subxiphoid approach for thymectomy utilizing VATS with a sternal retractor to improve visualization in the operative field.
April 10, 2024
The authors of this paper explored early postoperative outcomes in all patients (n= 833) undergoing uniportal segmentectomy and lobectomy in their unit between 2017 and 2022. During this study period, the utilization of uniportal access operations increased.
April 3, 2024
These updated guidelines give a comprehensive guide on the treatment of atheroscleritoc carotid and vertebral artery disease to prevent stroke and TIA.
April 3, 2024
EIC Joel Dunning spoke with Prof. Raja Flores about how he juggles the influx of new lung cancer surgical trials and their varying recommendations.
March 26, 2024
This video demonstrates surgeon-powered robotics for anatomical lung resection.