{"id":800,"date":"2016-02-09T14:32:18","date_gmt":"2016-02-09T14:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/andriestroebel.com.au\/?page_id=800"},"modified":"2017-06-08T04:44:22","modified_gmt":"2017-06-08T04:44:22","slug":"minimally-invasive-pulmonary-resection","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/andriestroebel.com.au\/our-services\/minimally-invasive-pulmonary-resection\/","title":{"rendered":"Minimally Invasive Pulmonary Resection"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Minimally Invasive Pulmonary Resection<\/p>\n
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In the past, lung surgery required a major open procedure, known as a thoracotomy. In order to gain access to the lungs, this approach involves making a large incision and spreading the ribs apart with retractors. With new technological developments, it is now possible to perform lung surgery via a less invasive approach, known as \u201cMinimally Invasive Pulmonary Resection\u201d.<\/p>\n
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There are two forms of minimally invasive or \u201ckey-hole\u201d thoracic surgery: VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) and Robotic Surgery. Both of these techniques involve insertion of instruments through a number of small incisions in the chest wall. One of the instruments is a small camera, or thoracoscope, which projects to a monitor at the bedside. This allows the surgeon to see inside the chest cavity in a magnified fashion during the operation.<\/p>\n
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The surgery is performed in an operating theatre and requires a general anaesthetic. The larger incision is usually 4-6 cm long. Under the guidance of the camera or \u201cthoracoscope\u201d, portions of the lung are removed using instruments inserted through the incisions or \u201cports\u201d. A chest drain is inserted at the end of the operation, which is usually removed a day or two later.<\/p>\n
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VATS can be performed for a number of different types of procedures including:<\/p>\n
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There are a number of benefits of minimally invasive pulmonary resection compared to open thoracotomy. These include:<\/p>\n
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There are risks associated with every surgical procedure. Potential complications of minimally invasive approach include:<\/p>\n
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While most patients can be considered for VATS or Robotic Surgery, some cases may not be appropriate and will require a traditional thoracotomy. These include previous lung surgery and larger or more centrally located tumours. The thoracic surgeon will discuss the risks and benefits of different management options and will assist the decision for the most appropriate management for each patient. Currently, the long-term outcomes of VATS lobectomy are at least equivalent to open approach.<\/p>\n
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