VATS

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Surgical Techniques and Outcome Analysis of Non-Intubated Uniportal VATS Sleeve Lobectomy: A Cohort Study

June 25, 2026 | Jade Qu

This single-center retrospective cohort study from Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital compared non-intubated (NI-UVATS, n=18) vs intubated uniportal VATS (I-UVATS, n=47) sleeve lobectomy. In carefully selected patients, NI-UVATS was feasible with zero conversions to intubation or thoracotomy....

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Management of SVC Injury During Right VATS Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis

August 5, 2026 | Jakraphan Yu…

The video begins with an interview featuring thoracic surgeon and CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning and Dr. Leanne Ashrafian, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Guy’s Hospital in London, United Kingdom, interviewing the...

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Left VATS Pneumonectomy

July 29, 2026 | Sergio Nicola Forti Parri…

A 69-year-old female smoker (82 pack years) was incidentally diagnosed with a left lung tumor. Imaging revealed an 18×18×10 mm lower-lobe nodule and a 24×30 mm hypermetabolic interbronchial lymph node...

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Navigating the Mediastinum: A VATS Solution for Ectopic Primary Hyperparathyroidism

July 27, 2026 | Roman Dutta…

Ectopic parathyroid adenomas in the anterior mediastinum are rare and present significant diagnostic and surgical challenges. This video shows the case of a 49-year-old male with a history of hypertension...

Podcast

The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 164: TAVR National Coverage Analysis

July 9, 2026 | Joel Dunning

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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning discusses the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed decision memo regarding the national coverage analysis for transcatheter aortic valve replacement...

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VATS Microportal Utility Incision For Mediastinal Lymph Node Biopsy

October 30, 2017 | Abie Nash…

A 31-year-old woman was referred for investigation of mediastinal lymphadenopathy. A large right-sided paratracheal mass of lymph nodes was identified. Possible approaches included the mediastinoscopy via a cervical incision, right...

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Live from London: The 4th International VATS Symposium

October 19, 2017 | Marco Scarci…

Thank you for virtually attending the 4th International VATS Symposium on CTSNet! The live stream has concluded, but the conference converage remains available below. Recordings of individual presentations will also...

JANS Article

Five Hundred Seventy-Six Cases of Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Utilizing Local Anesthesia and Sedation: Lessons Learned

October 16, 2017 | Marco Nardini

Very nice paper that, once again, demonstrates established experience with awake thoracic surgery. Is this the future? Does a minimally invasive surgeon need a minimally invasive anesthesiologist beside?

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VATS Hand-Sewn Intrathoracic Esophagogastric Anastomosis

September 27, 2017 | Thirugnanam Agasthian

Introduction Totally endoscopic two-stage (laparoscopic and VATS) esophagectomy for carcinoma of the lower third esophagus is a well-established procedure [1, 2]. There are currently many methods to perform an intrathoracic...

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Microlobectomy: A Novel Form of Endoscopic Lobectomy

September 25, 2017 | Joel Dunning

Microlobectomy is a novel form of VATS lobectomy. This paper documents the experience of its use in England, at the Mayo clinic, in Copenhagen, in Edinburgh, Wales, and in Texas....

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Step-by-Step Thoracoscopic Right Upper Lobe Posterior Segmentectomy

September 18, 2017 | Jeremiah Martin

The posterior segment of the right upper lobe lends itself to a straightforward anatomic resection. Understanding the anatomy is key, and the authors present two cases that illustrate a stepwise...

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Watch Now: Free STS Webinar on Minimally Invasive Lobectomy

September 14, 2017 | Joel Dunning

Minimally Invasive Lobectomy for Lung Cancer is the latest installment in the Society’s webinar series on quality initiatives. The webinar features Drs Bill R. Burfeind Jr (moderator), Thomas A. D’Amico,...

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Simulation of VATS Lobectomy Using a Lifelike Chest Model

September 13, 2017 | Makoto Yamashita…

BackgroundA life-sized chest model with a lifelike texture was developed to simulate thoracoscopic surgery. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for right lower lobectomy was performed using the model. MaterialsThis novel model...