Subxiphoid uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic lung volume reduction surgery. (17th August 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nashaat, Abraham; Aresu, Giuseppe; Peryt, Adam; Coonar, Aman S
• Is Part Of: Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. Volume 28:Number 3(2019)
• Page Start: 485
• Page End: 486
• Publication Date: 2018-08-17
• Subjects: Lung volume reduction -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- Subxiphoid -- Uniportal -- Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery; Chest -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Cardiovascular system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.1
• DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivy239
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1569-9293

Abstract

Abstract: We present the case of a 50-year-old woman with severe emphysema, who underwent subxiphoid uniportal video-assisted lung volume reduction surgery. Standard techniques include staged unilateral video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery and historically sternotomy and thoracotomy. Concerns that the subxiphoid incision may have impacted on the abdominal component of ventilation was considered; however, this was not the case, and pain control was excellent. The patient was discharged home after 3 days with no chest drain. Lung function and performance status have improved considerably.