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The Cox-Maze procedure is an effective and successful method of surgical ablation. However, for lone atrial fibrillation cases, invasive sternotomy is not feasible. Patients with persistent atrial... More
June 4, 2018
This video demonstrates a carinal resection, which was a challenging operation.
May 30, 2018
This video shows the successful surgical treatment of a large pneumatocele in the patient's right lower lobe using robotic marsupialization.
May 28, 2018
In this video, the authors demonstrate a totally endoscopic left VATS diaphragmatic plication using the Endo360⁰ device.
May 25, 2018
Find it here: The 26th ESTS Meeting in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
May 24, 2018
Presented at the 64th Annual Meeting of the STSA, this video demonstrates a minimally invasive technique to plicate, narrow, and straighten the esophagus.
May 23, 2018
The author demonstrates a uniportal fissureless approach to resect the anterior segment of the right upper lobe, followed by lymph node dissection.
May 21, 2018
This video illustrates a procedure for a patient who was initially diagnosed with a duplication cyst, but was found to have a posterior mediastinal tumor in the superior sulcus during a VATS procedure.
May 17, 2018
Filmed at the 2017 EACTS Annual Meeting in Vienna, Austria, Jill Ley moderates a discussion with Teresa Kieser, Richard Van Valen, and Melissa Rochon on infection prevention and the management of surgical wounds.
May 16, 2018
The authors present a useful resource in the management of pulmonary sequestration, with consideration given to advancements in robotic technology.
May 14, 2018
The authors demonstrate a hybrid uniportal VATS left upper lobectomy with chest wall resection and reconstruction.