Surgical thoracoscopy

A. Wakabayashi (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

114 Seiten

2012 | Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
Springer Editions (Verlag)
978-2-8178-0909-0 (ISBN)

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Minimally invasive surgical techniques have the minimally invasive procedure allow for made a significant impact in lowering morbidity modifications in anesthetic technique. The and mortality and in changing the indications basics of this endeavor are well covered in this for operative surgery in the abdomen. Only section. recently have these minimally invasive tech- The basic techniques of thoracoscopic surgery niques been applied to the diseases of the tho- were developed in various diagnostic maneu- rax. The standard posterior lateral thoracotomy vers. It was this initial diagnostic application of infamous for its post-operative pain and atten- thoracoscopy which allowed these techniques to dant complications, is already being replaced in be developed and further therapeutic applica- a large number of situations by minimally inva- tions to be forwarded. This text nicely illustrates sive thoracoscopic techniques. current diagnostic techniques and their applica- This text by Gossot, Kleinmann and Levi pro- tion. vides basic information required for surgeons In addition, the most commonly applied thera- interested in approaching the most common peutic procedures in the pleura, lung and eso- phagus are well covered as are their indications diseases in the chest utilizing thoracoscopic techniques.
The text is a well organized attempt and potential complications.

References.- Instrumentation for thoracoscopic surgery.- 1. Optical system.- 2. Irrigation-suction system.- 3. Electrocautery.- 4. Lasers.- 5. Instrumentation.- 6. Conclusion.- References.- Basic techniques in thoracoscopic surgery.- 1. General considerations.- 2. Preparation.- 3. Trocar insertion.- 4. Endoscope.- 5. Instruments.- 6. Suturing techniques.- 7. Stapling techniques.- 8. Chest drainage.- References.- Anesthesia for thoracoscopy.- 1. Pre-operative evaluation.- 2. Intra-operative monitoring.- 3. Anesthetic management.- 4. Post-operative course.- References.- The role of thoracoscopy in the diagnosis of pleural pathology.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Pleural pathology without pleurisy.- 3. Pleural pathology with pleurisy.- 4. The role of pleural needle-biopsy.- 5. The role of thoracoscopy.- 6. The role of thoracotomy.- 7. Conclusion.- References.- The role of thoracoscopy in the treatment of chronic pleural effusion.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Etiology.- 3. Methods of treatment.- 4. Indications.- 5. Conclusion.- References.- Thoracoscopic treatment of pneumothorax (A-D) A) Principles of the thoracoscopic approach.- 1. General considerations.- 2. Classification of pseudopneumocysts of the lungs.- 3. Treatment planning for PPC of the lungs.- 4. Equipment.- 5. Anesthesia.- 6. Techniques.- References.- B) Laser treatment of pseudopneumocysts of the lung.- 1. Spontaneous pneumothorax.- 2. Diffuse bullous emphysema.- References.- C) Laser pleurodesis.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Method.- 3. Results.- 4. Discussion.- References.- D) Pleural abrasion and pleurectomy.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Operative technique.- 3. Results.- 4. Discussion.- References.- Endoscopic procedures in lung and mediastinal surgery.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Common techniques and equipment used in endoscopic thoracicsurgery.- 3. Resection of lung parenchyma.- 4. Thoracoscopic surgery of the mediastinum.- 5. Thoracoscopic surgery of the pericardium.- 6. Chest wall and miscellaneous aspects.- 7. Conclusion.- References.- Thoracoscopic treatment of empyema thoracis.- 1. General considerations.- 2. Assessment of lung expansibility.- 3. Debridement.- 4. Drain placement and post-operative irrigation.- 5. Biopsy.- 6. Foreign bodies.- 7. Conclusion.- References.- Thoracoscopic sympathectomy.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Historical perspective.- 3. Indications and patient selection.- 4. Technique.- 5. Results.- 6. Why thoracoscopic sympathectomy?.- References.- Thoracoscopic surgery of the esophagus.- 1. Esophagectomy.- 2. Truncal vagotomy.- 3. Other procedures.- 4. Prospects in endoscopic esophageal surgery.- References.

Zusatzinfo	XIII, 114 p.
Verlagsort	Paris
Sprache	englisch
Maße	210 x 279 mm
Themenwelt	Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken
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	Naturwissenschaften
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ISBN-10	2-8178-0909-2 / 2817809092
ISBN-13	978-2-8178-0909-0 / 9782817809090
Zustand	Neuware