Thoracoscopic resection of congenital cystic lung lesions is associated with better post-operative outcomes

Abstract

Successful thoracoscopic resection for congenital cystic lung lesions results in better post-operative outcomes. However, this technique remains technically challenging in patients with body weight less than 5 kg.

Mediastinal Bronchogenic Cysts: Case Series / Mediastinal Bronkojenik Kistler: Olgu Serisi

“…Shorter hospitalization, less need for intensive care, and absence of musculoskeletal complications were observed in the thoracoscopy group. The postoperative complications were comparable in both groups (3).…”

“…The treatment of choice is complete surgical resection due to the risk of malignant transformation, cyst infection and progressive growth (3,4). The aim of this article is to present our experience with mediastinal bronchogenic cysts.…”

Thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia: two centres’ experience with 60 patients

“…For any new procedure, it was performed only after we were confident that we had acquired adequate knowledge and skills about the condition. We started with relatively simple diagnostic or elective procedures Pre-operative symptom 12 (20) Associated congenital abnormalities 9 (15) Results are given as the number (%) or as the mean ± standard deviation a Data presented as median (range) Results are given as the number (%) or as the mean ± standard deviation Pediatr Surg Int (2015) 31: 191-195 193 and progress to more complicated neonatal conditions after we accumulated ample thoracoscopic experience [15][16][17]. Before the use of thoracoscopic means for congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair, our centre had two cases of laparoscopic repair during the transitional phase.…”

Surgical management of bronchopulmonary malformations

“…Recently, increased incidence of BPM has been reported as improved imaging techniques are being used more frequently [1e3]. Clinically, these anomalies have varied presentations from asymptomatic to respiratory failure [3]; however, the risk of morbidities including recurrent pulmonary infections, hemorrhage, and malignancies [2e6] warrant surgical resection of the BPM as the standard of care, even in asymptomatic patients.…”