Is thoracoscopic surgery minimally invasive?
Nov 09, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Lei
Introduction
In general, thoracoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure. A detailed explanation is as follows:
Thoracoscopic surgery utilizes modern photographic technology and high-tech surgical instruments. Several small incisions are made on the chest wall, through which surgical instruments are inserted into the thoracic cavity. The surgeon views the inside of the thoracic cavity on an electronic monitor from outside the chest and performs the operation accordingly.
Generally speaking, thoracoscopic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery. The detailed explanation is as follows:
Thoracoscopic surgery utilizes modern photographic technology and high-tech surgical instruments. Several small incisions are made on the chest wall, through which surgical instruments are inserted into the thoracic cavity. The surgeon views the inside of the thoracic cavity on an electronic monitor and performs the operation externally. Minimally invasive surgery, compared with traditional surgery, is a surgical concept aimed at achieving therapeutic goals with minimal trauma. It typically involves the use of equipment and instruments such as laparoscopes and thoracoscopes.
Thoracoscopic surgery requires only several small incisions (approximately 1 cm) on the chest wall, significantly reducing the surgical trauma to the patient. Because of the use of advanced imaging technology and electronic monitors, surgeons can clearly visualize the thoracic structures, allowing more precise surgical procedures. Additionally, due to the reduced trauma, patients usually recover faster after surgery and are less likely to experience postoperative complications. Moreover, minimally invasive surgery generally reduces the risk of postoperative complications such as infection, bleeding, and fever.
Thoracoscopic surgery is a type of endoscopic surgery, and endoscopic surgery constitutes a significant part of minimally invasive surgery. In the treatment of various thoracic diseases requiring surgical intervention, thoracoscopic surgery has become an important therapeutic approach.
