Description
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) plays a pivotal role in the management of lung cancer, offering a minimally invasive alternative to traditional open thoracotomy. This advanced surgical technique involves small incisions and the use of a thoracoscope (a small camera) and specialized instruments to view and operate on the lungs, leading to enhanced precision in tumor removal. VATS is particularly beneficial for early-stage lung cancer, as it allows for the precise excision of cancerous tissue while preserving healthy lung tissue. Key advantages include reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, quicker recovery times, and lower risk of complications. Additionally, VATS provides a better cosmetic outcome due to smaller incisions. It has revolutionized lung cancer surgery, improving patient outcomes and quality of life, making it a preferred choice for suitable candidates.
Résumé
- Lung cancer is a major health concern, ranking as the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and a leading cause of cancer deaths globally. Despite advancements in treatment, the overall survival rate remains low, emphasizing the importance of early detection through screening programs like low-dose CT scans for high-risk individuals such as heavy smokers.
- Surgical intervention, particularly for early-stage lung cancers, offers the most realistic chance of a cure. Anatomical lobectomy, segmentectomy, or wedge resection, coupled with systematic clearance of lymph nodes, are crucial surgical strategies. Accurate lymph node staging is essential to guide treatment decisions and assess the extent of the surgery.
- Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) has emerged as a minimally invasive approach to lung cancer surgery, offering potential advantages over traditional open surgery. VATS involves smaller incisions, less muscle damage, and improved visualization, contributing to reduced postoperative pain, faster recovery, and shorter hospital stays.
- VATS has gained acceptance as a safe and effective alternative to open thoracotomy for lung cancer resection. Multiple studies have demonstrated comparable survival rates, lower morbidity, and improved pain control with VATS. VATS is defined by videooscopic equipment visualization, no rib spreading, individual dissection of vessels and airways, a utility incision less than 8 cm, and standard node dissection.
- Preoperative assessment, including evaluation of cardiac and respiratory function, is critical for patient selection in lung cancer surgery. Factors such as predicted postoperative FEV1, diffusion capacity of the lungs, and cardiopulmonary reserve are assessed to determine a patient's suitability for surgery. A multidisciplinary team approach is recommended for lung cancer patients to determine their suitability for lung resection.
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À propos des intervenants
Dr Pavan Kumar
Consultant senior et chirurgien robotique, oncologue chirurgical, hôpitaux Medicover
Divulgation financière
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