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Nonintubated thoracoscopic surgery for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer

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Abstract

Objectives

Recent advances in the management of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer have focused on less invasive anesthetic and surgical techniques. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery without tracheal intubation is an evolving technique to provide a safe alternative with less short-term complication and faster postoperative recovery. The purpose of this review was to explore the latest developments and future prospects of nonintubated thoracoscopic surgery for early lung cancer.

Methods

We examined various techniques and surgical procedures as well as the outcomes and benefits.

Results

The results indicated a new era of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in which there is reduced procedure-related injury and enhanced postoperative recovery for lung cancer.

Conclusions

Nonintubated thoracoscopic surgery is a safe and feasible minimally invasive alternative surgery for early non-small cell lung cancer. Faster recovery and less short-term complication are potential benefits of this approach.

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    Wan-Ting Hung & Jin-Shing Chen

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    Ya-Jung Cheng

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    Ya-Jung Cheng & Jin-Shing Chen

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Hung, WT., Cheng, YJ. & Chen, JS. Nonintubated thoracoscopic surgery for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 68, 733–739 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11748-019-01220-5

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