Abstract
Objective
Nonintubated uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a recent controversial procedure in many countries. Hence, the authors would like to present the experience in performing this approach and evaluate its initial results in the treatment, particularly, of intrathoracic diseases in Vietnam.
Methods
A prospective, descriptive study was conducted on 17 patients with intrathoracic diseases treated with nonintubated uniportal VATS from February to July 2019. Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative parameters were gathered and analyzed by SPSS Statistics, Version 18.0.
Results
Patients had an average age of 49.2 ± 20.5 (range 6 to 71) years. Regarding operative indications and methods, there were 3 ground glass opacity (17.6%) and 1 bullous lung disease receiving wedge resection (5.9%); 8 mediastinal tumors (47.1%) having resection, and 5 non-small-cell lung cancers receiving lobectomy combined with node dissection (29.4%). The average operative time and pleural drainage time were 108.6 ± 28.17 min (range 60 to 160) and 3.7 ± 1.18 days (range 2 to 8), respectively. The average hospitalization time was 4.9 ± 1.76 (range 3 to 12) days. No mortalities or major complications were recorded postoperatively.
Conclusions
Nonintubated uniportal VATS is a safe and considerable surgical choice for appropriate intrathoracic conditions.
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