OBJECTIVES: To investigate the feasibility, accuracy, and effect on conversion rates of
intracavitary video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery ultrasonography (VATS-US) for localization of …

Background Enhanced recovery pathways or fast-tracking following surgery can decrease the
rate of postoperative complications and hospital length of stay. The objectives of this study …

OBJECTIVE Following thoracic surgery, daily chest X-rays (CXRs) are performed to assess
patient evolution and to make decisions regarding chest tube removal and patient discharge. …

Objective Vascular endostaplers are bulky and can be dangerous when dividing small
pulmonary arterial (PA) branch vessels during video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy. We …

Objectives The study objectives were to evaluate the immediate, short-, and medium-term
efficacy and safety of pulmonary artery branch sealing using an ultrasonic vessel-sealing …

Background The standard technique for pulmonary arterial (PA) branch sealing in video-assisted
thoracoscopic surgery lobectomy consists of vascular endostaplers. We evaluated the …

Objective Pulmonary artery branch sealing in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgical lobectomy
is usually achieved with vascular endostaplers. Iatrogenic pulmonary artery injury may be …

Background The objective was to evaluate whether endobronchial ultrasonography (EBUS)
or endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) staging techniques of the mediastinum for lung …

Background Dilation in patients with malignant esophageal strictures precluding the passage
of the endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) scope allows complete evaluation; however, it …

Background Energy-sealing devices may be useful to divide small pulmonary arteries (PAs)
during video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy. We evaluated the safety of …