Yim A P, Izzat M B, Lee T W, Wan S
Department of Surgery, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, China.
Respirology. 1999 Mar;4(1):1-8. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1843.1999.00155.x.
Within a few years, video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) has become the accepted or preferred approach over a wide range of thoracic procedures. The authors review the development of this technique, the basic operative strategies and the current surgical indications. Technical pitfalls and future developments are also discussed.
在短短几年内,电视辅助胸腔镜手术(VATS)已成为众多胸腔手术中被认可的或首选的手术方式。作者回顾了该技术的发展历程、基本手术策略及当前的手术适应症。同时也讨论了技术上的缺陷及未来的发展方向。