An overview of the role of VATS in lung cancer Conference Paper

  


Author: Ginsberg, R.
Editor: Antypas, G.
Title: An overview of the role of VATS in lung cancer
Conference Title: 3rd International Congress on Lung Cancer
Abstract: Thoracoscopy is not a new procedure, but with the improved equipment now available, its use has been extended beyond simple diagnostic and therapeutic interventions of the pleural space. The potential benefits of video-assisted thoracoscopy include: improved visualization, the ability to remove portions of lung, decreased post-operative pain, improved cosmesis, increased patient acceptance, a shortened hospital stay and decreased cost. There have been studies suggesting a lessened immunosuppressive effect of less invasive procedures. Before applying this technique for the management of lung cancer, surgeons must always be cognizant of the oncologic principles that have been developed and the lessons we have learned over the past 70 or more years in managing lung cancer. Video-assisted thoracoscopic techniques have now been employed in the diagnosis, staging and therapy of lung cancer.
Keywords: dissection; biopsy; resection; lobectomy; assisted thoracic-surgery
Journal Title 3rd International Congress on Lung Cancer: Rhodes, Greece, 31 October-4 November, 1998
Conference Dates: 1998 Oct 31-Nov 4
Conference Location: Rhodes, Greece
ISBN: 9788832310313
Publisher: Monduzzi Editore  
Location: Bologna, Italy
Date Published: 1998-01-01
Start Page: 33
End Page: 36
Language: English
ACCESSION: WOS:000079861200006
PROVIDER: wos
Notes: Proceedings Paper -- 3rd International Congress on Lung Cancer -- OCT 31-NOV 04, 1998 -- RHODES, GREECE -- VIA MASERATI 5, 40128 BOLOGNA, 00000, ITALY -- Source: Wos