Single Incision (Uniport) Videoscopic Lung Resection (UNIVATS)

Abstract

Thoracoscopy has become the standard for lung wedge resection and is commonly used for anatomic resection. Typically three incisions are used. Although perioperative pain may be lessened, chronic neuralgia is not uncommon. For many patients, three incisions may not be necessary. We describe a single incision method for performing lung resections which we term “UNIVATS”. All patients were discharged on postoperative day one without complication. This technique may lessen periosteal and intercostal nerve trauma and might further decrease hospital stay.