CTSNet - Thoracic Techniques

Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) Biopsy of Mediastinal Lymph Nodes

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:21:00 EST

Mediastinoscopy is the ‘gold standard’ method for determining the presence of nodal metastases in the mediastinum. Generally performed as an outpatient surgical procedure, it is associated with a low rate of serious adverse effects (<1%) and the procedure is highly accurate, with false negative rates reported to be between 6% and 9%.

Stent Placement and Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis in SVC Syndrome

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:46:00 EST

Stent Placement and Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis in SVC Syndrome

Postero-Lateral (Shaw-Paulson) Approach to Pancoast Tumor

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 02:40:00 EDT

In 1932, the radiologist Henry Pancoast first described a superior pulmonary sulcus tumor (SST) as a carcinoma (of uncertain origin) developing in the apex of the chest.

Thoracotomy for Exposure of the Spine

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 01:52:00 EDT

Thoracotomy for Exposure of the Spine

Surgical Management Of Epiphrenic Diverticula

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 09:26:00 EDT

Epiphrenic diverticuli are acquired mucosal outpouchings protruding through the muscular wall of the distal 10 cm of the esophagus. Most are associated with an underlying esophageal motility disorder.

Video-assisted Extended Transcervical Thymectomy

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 11:11:00 EST

Thymectomy for myasthenia gravis, thymic cysts, thymoma less than two centimeters in size, and mediastinal parathyroid adenoma within the thymus are all indications for a video-assisted extended transcervical thymectomy.

Thoracoscopic Pericardial Window

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 03:36:00 EDT

Hemodynamically stable patients with an undiagnosed pericardial effusion are well suited for a thoracoscopic window. When pericardial, pleural, or pulmonary pathology co-exist and require diagnosis or therapy, a thoracoscopic approach is ideal.

Thoracoscopic Ligation of the Thoracic Duct

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 09:18:00 EDT

Ligation of the thoracic duct is indicated in any patient with a traumatic or iatrogenic chylothorax who has not responded to a brief trial of conservative management such as a low-fat diet, medium-chain triglycerides, total parenteral nutrition, and/or octreotide.

Thoracoscopic LVRS

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 02:20:00 EST

This procedure is performed in patients with emphysema to improve their exercise tolerance and quality of life. Specific criteria were established by the National Emphysema Treatment Trial (NETT) published in 2003.

Pericardial Fat Pad Flap Buttress

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 11:05:00 EST

Buttressing suture/staple lines in thoracic surgery has been shown to promote healing and prevent breakdown, especially in situations where the native tissues have been compromised. There are a wide variety of tissue flaps that have been used within the chest ranging from pleura, muscle, to omentum.

Wedge Resection of Solitary Pulmonary Nodules Through Uniportal VATS

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 12:00:00 EST

Wedge Resection of Solitary Pulmonary Nodules Through Uniportal VATS

VATS Mediastinal Nodal Dissection

Tue, 06 Sep 2005 10:00:00 EDT

The majority of patients selected for VATS mediastinal nodal dissection are patients undergoing VATS lobectomy procedures for malignancy.

How to help your patients stop smoking. A guide for surgeons

Mon, 08 Aug 2005 10:00:00 EDT

Since a substantial number of patients presenting to a Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic either smoked in the recent past or continue to do so, it is important to make sure that the patient stops smoking as soon as possible to improve their treatment outcome. The emphasis should be on improvement of treatment outcome and future health improvement.

Surgical Stabilization of Severe Flail Chest

Tue, 14 Jun 2005 10:00:00 EDT

Surgical Stabilization of Severe Flail Chest

VATS Lobectomy for Early Stage Lung Cancer

Thu, 21 Apr 2005 10:00:00 EDT

VATS Lobectomy for Early Stage Lung Cancer

Airway Stenting

Mon, 15 Nov 2004 12:00:00 EST

Airway Stenting

Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication

Mon, 30 Aug 2004 12:00:00 EDT

Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication

Surgical Management of Primary Mediastinal Germ Cell Tumors

Tue, 23 Mar 2004 12:00:00 EST

Surgical Management of Primary Mediastinal Germ Cell Tumors

Resection of Symptomatic, Complex Aspergilloma

Sat, 07 Feb 2004 12:00:00 EST

Resection of Symptomatic, Complex Aspergilloma

Laparoscopic Myotomy and Fundoplication for Achalasia

Sat, 07 Feb 2004 12:00:00 EST

Laparoscopic Myotomy and Fundoplication for Achalasia

Sternal Splitting Approaches to Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis and Resection of Thymoma

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 11:55:00 EST

Sternal Splitting Approaches to Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis and Resection of Thymoma

Ligation of the Thoracic Duct for Chylothorax

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 11:00:00 EST

Ligation of the Thoracic Duct for Chylothorax

Carinal Resection

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 11:00:00 EST

Carinal Resection

Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Repair of Pectus Excavatum

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 11:00:00 EST

Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Repair of Pectus Excavatum

Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 11:00:00 EST

Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy

Bronchial and Pulmonary Arterial Sleeve Resection

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 11:00:00 EST

Bronchial and Pulmonary Arterial Sleeve Resection

Videomediastinoscopy

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 12:05:00 EST

Videomediastinoscopy

Extrapleural Pneumonectomy

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 12:05:00 EST

Extrapleural Pneumonectomy

Giant Bullous Emphysema

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 12:00:00 EST

Giant Bullous Emphysema

Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 12:00:00 EST

Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy

VATS Major Pulmonary Resection

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 12:00:00 EST

VATS Major Pulmonary Resection

Esophagectomy with Three-Field Lymph Node Dissection

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 12:00:00 EST

Esophagectomy with Three-Field Lymph Node Dissection

Laparoscopic Repair of Giant Paraesophageal Hernias

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 12:00:00 EST

Laparoscopic Repair of Giant Paraesophageal Hernias

Extended VATS Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis Extrapleural Pneumonectomy

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 12:00:00 EST

Extended VATS Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis Extrapleural Pneumonectomy

Surgery of the Superior Vena Cava: Resection and Reconstruction

Wed, 22 Oct 2003 12:00:00 EDT

Surgery of the Superior Vena Cava: Resection and Reconstruction

Transhiatal Esophagectomy

Tue, 04 Jun 2002 11:50:00 EDT

Transhiatal Esophagectomy

Transcervical Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis

Tue, 04 Jun 2002 11:00:00 EDT

Transcervical Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis

New Technological Approach to Pulmonary Nodulectomy

Tue, 04 Jun 2002 11:00:00 EDT

New Technological Approach to Pulmonary Nodulectomy

Thoracoscopic Management of Spontaneous Pneumothorax

Patients who have had a second episode of spontaneous pneumothorax are those most likely to be considered for thoracoscopic pleurectomy and apical blebectomy.