Current Minimally Invasive Techniques in Thoracic Surgery

Guntug Batihan

Department of Thoracic Surgey, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Dr Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Medical Practice and Research Center, Turkey

Dr. Guntug Batihan, Department of Thoracic Surgey, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Dr Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Medical Practice and Research Center, Turkey.

Keywords: Lobectomy; Minimally Invasive Surgery; Robotic Surgery; Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery

Abstract

Minimally invasive techniques in thoracic surgery have made great progress over the past 20 years and are still evolving. In this process, of course, different applications and methods have been described and the most successful and feasible technique has been tried to be presented. In this article, current minimally invasive techniques in thoracic surgery are discussed and important points are emphasized in the light of the current literature.

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