M Granell-Gil, M Murcia-Anaya, S Sevilla, R Martínez-Plumed, E Biosca-Pérez, F Cózar-Bernal, I Garutti, L Gallart, B Ubierna-Ferreras, I Sukia-Zilbeti, C Gálvez-Muñoz, M Delgado-Roel, L Mínguez, S Bermejo, O Valencia, M Real, C Unzueta, C Ferrando, F Sánchez, S González, C Ruiz-Villén, A Lluch, A Hernández, J Hernández-Beslmeisl, M Vives, R Vicente
The introduction of video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) techniques has led to a new approach in thoracic surgery. VATS is performed by inserting a thoracoscope through a small incisions in the chest wall, thus maximizing the preservation of muscle and tissue. Because of its low rate of morbidity and mortality, VATS is currently the technique of choice in most thoracic procedures. Lung resection by VATS reduces prolonged air leaks, arrhythmia, pneumonia, postoperative pain and inflammatory markers. This reduction in postoperative complications shortens hospital length of stay, and is particularly beneficial in high-risk patients with low tolerance to thoracotomy...
May 2022: Revista española de anestesiología y reanimación