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Review
. 2018 Jun;10(Suppl 14):S1662-S1665.
doi: 10.21037/jtd.2018.04.01.

Subxiphoid approach for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: an update

Chien-Hung Chiu  1 , Yin-Kai Chao  1 , Yun-Hen Liu  1
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Review

Subxiphoid approach for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: an update

Chien-Hung Chiu et al. J Thorac Dis. 2018 Jun.

Abstract

The transthoracic video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is considered as standard operation for various thoracic diseases. With the development of single-incision VATS, the thoracic surgery becomes less traumatic. However, chronic chest wound pain still an issue despite the less invasive approach. Therefore, subxiphoid VATS was proposed to overcome this problem. In this article, we review current applications, pros and cons, and potential developments of VATS through subxiphoid approach.

Keywords: Subxiphoid video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (subxiphoid VATS); pulmonary resection; thymectomy.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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