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01-04-2012 | New Technology

Laser application enables awake thoracoscopic resection of pulmonary nodules with minimal access

Author: Thomas G. Lesser

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 4/2012

Abstract

Background

Thoracoscopic resection of indeterminate pulmonary nodules is most commonly performed through three trocars using an endoscopic stapler. We assessed the safety, feasibility, and results of laser resection via minimal access under only local anesthesia.

Methods

Between September 2009 and June 2010, excision of subpleural nodules using laser application under only local anesthesia was performed in 28 patients (Laser group). A 2-mm trocar (minigrasper) and an 11-mm trocar (operating scope) were used. Anesthesia time, surgery time, global operating room time, chest tube time, piritramid dose, and hospital stay were assessed and compared with data from a patient group (n = 28) that required nodule resection through three trocars using an endoscopic stapler under general anesthesia (Control group).

Results

There was no mortality or major morbidity. There was no difference in technical feasibility between the groups. Two patients in the Laser group and one patient in the Control group required conversion to thoracotomy due to severe adhesions. The mean nodule size was 0.9 ± 0.2 cm in the Laser group and 1.0 ± 0.3 cm in the Control group (P = 0.05). Comparisons of Laser group results with Control group results showed that in the Laser group, anesthesia time (3 ± 0.7 vs. 42 ± 6.3 min, P < 0.001), global operating room time (51 ± 4.8 vs. 88 ± 10.8 min, P < 0.001), piritramid dose (65.9 ± 30.5 vs. 109.1 ± 21.9 mg, P < 0.001), and hospital stay (2.3 ± 0.9 vs. 3.2 ± 0.6 days, P < 0.001) were significantly reduced. Patients’ satisfaction was high. Ninety-eight percent of patients said they would undergo this surgery again.

Conclusion

Awake thoracoscopic laser resection of subpleural pulmonary nodules proved safe and feasible. This technique may enable further reduction of invasiveness, length of hospital stay, and costs in selected patients.

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Title: Laser application enables awake thoracoscopic resection of pulmonary nodules with minimal access
Author: Thomas G. Lesser
Publication date: 01-04-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 4/2012
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-011-2000-y

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Laser application enables awake thoracoscopic resection of pulmonary nodules with minimal access

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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