Role of Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) in Diagnosis & Treatment of diseases of thoracic cavity
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction:VATS refers to the use of minimally invasive operative techniques employing endo-video guidance to accomplish thoracic surgical procedures previously requiring thoracotomy.. Patients&Methods:A prospective and retrospective analysis of 28 patients undergoing VATS for undiagnosed pleural effusion, empyema thoracis (post pneumonic or tubercular), bronchopleural fistula, ruptured liver abscess in pleural cavity, diaphragmatic hernia, eventration of diaphragm and lung cancer was done. Results:All 28 patients who underwent diagnostic or therapeutic procedures using VATS, 89% of them achieved satisfactory outcomes with symptomatic relief during follow up period. Conclusion:VATs is feasible and perhaps a better alternative for treatment of various diseases of thoracic cavity as compared to open thoracotomy.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Pramod Verma, Dr Krishna Kumar Bharang, Dr Niharika Rawat
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