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Review
. 2020 Feb;30(1):73-82.
doi: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2019.09.002.

Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Lobectomy for Lung Cancer in Nonintubated Anesthesia

Wan-Ting Hung  1 , Ya-Jung Cheng  2 , Jin-Shing Chen  3
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Review

Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Lobectomy for Lung Cancer in Nonintubated Anesthesia

Wan-Ting Hung et al. Thorac Surg Clin. 2020 Feb.

Abstract

Nonintubated video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy to treat lung cancer has gained attention in recent decades, but there is very little literature on this topic. This review aims to explore the state-of-the-art, recent progress, and future prospects of this method. Its feasibility and safety have been demonstrated, and its potential benefits are faster postoperative recovery and fewer intubation-related complications. Nonintubated VATS lobectomy is a feasible and safe alternative for lung cancer treatment. This work provides information for those who would like to start using this technique and want a more comprehensive understanding of nonintubated VATS lobectomy.

Keywords: Awake VATS; Lobectomy; Lung cancer; Nonintubated VATS; Regional anesthesia; Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.

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