Minimally invasive thoracic surgical procedures. Experience with standard video-thoracoscopic and mini-thoracotomy methods
Pálffy, G.; Vadász, P.; Kostic, S.
Orvosi Hetilap 135(17): 913-915
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-6002 PMID: 8177611 Document Number: 433089
Experiences based on 75 minimal invasive intrathoracic procedures performed during a one and half--year--period are reported. The standard video thoracoscopic and mini-thoracotomy methods are compared. The possible indications are discussed, and the authors' opinion about the role of these methods in pulmonary resections is presented. They call attention to the consideration of the limits and possibilities of this new technique.