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Sihoe, A.D., Au, S.S., Cheung, M.L., Chow, I.K., Chu, K.M., Law, C.Y., Wan, M. and Yim, A.P. (2004) Incidence of Chest Wall Paresthesia after Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery for Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 25, 1054-1058.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejcts.2004.02.018

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• TITLE: Uniportal Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery and Outcomes for Recurrent Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax: Single-Institution Experience

  AUTHORS: Iskander Al-Githmi

  KEYWORDS: Primary, Pneumothorax, Uniportal, Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery

  JOURNAL NAME: Surgical Science, Vol.9 No.3, March 26, 2018

  ABSTRACT: Introduction: Primary spontaneous pneumothorax is relatively common condition in young adults. Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (uniportal VATS) has been accepted as a less invasive technique for the treatment of primary spontaneous pneumothorax. Strong evidence suggests that Uniportal VATS procedures are technically feasible and safe with excellent outcomes comparable to conventional VATS approach. Objectives: This article aims to discuss our experience with uniportal thoracoscopic approach as a valuable option in patients with recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax. Study Design: A retrospective study analysis between January 2014 and December 2016. Materials and Methods: From January 2014 to December 2016, 22 consecutive patients with unilateral recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax were to undergo uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (uniportal VATS). Their chronic residual postoperative pain, hospital stay and recurrence rate were analyzed. Results: Twenty-two patients with unilateral recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax were included; all received uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (uniportal VATS) and mechanical pleurodesis. Conclusions: We conclude that uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (uniportal VATS) demonstrated benefits to patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax a safe, effective and also faster recovery, and decreased postoperative pain and short hospital stay.