PEDIATRIC THORACOSCOPIC SURGERY

Thoracoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to diagnose and treat problems in the chest. And when the term pediatric adds on with the term thoracoscopic surgery, then it means the latter is related to children. Simply put, Pediatric thoracoscopic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery that is appropriate for children who require surgery for a variety of chest diseases. Today, a variety of chest problems are regularly getting treated with thoracoscopy. Small incisions allow for minimally invasive surgery, which prevents damage to the muscles and nerves of the chest wall. A small tube with an open eyepiece with which the surgeon sees through during the surgery which is called a thoracoscope with an endoscope is used by surgeons to see the structures inside the chest during a thoracoscopic surgery.

 

BENEFITS OF THORACOSCOPIC SURGERY

 

You might be aware of the fact that large incisions used in open surgery are painful and can cause chest wall deformity in the long run. Patients who have had minimally invasive surgery report the following outcomes when compared to those of regular surgery:

-Faster healing and return to work

- Less bleeding and a lower chance of infection are two other advantages.

-Reduction in hospital stay

- Reduced postoperative discomfort.

 

ABOUT THE PROCEDURE

 

Thoracoscopic surgery is carried out by a pediatric laparoscopic surgeon. During this procedure, a small incision is made to allow the surgical team to introduce a trocar into an intercostal space. Pumping carbon dioxide into the thoracic cavity creates an interior area for the surgeon to work by separating the body wall from the organs. The surgeon next inserts a thoracoscope and/or endoscope to view the structures of the chest. The use of tiny instruments is made possible by several additional incisions or tiny ports.

 

PURPOSE OF THORACOSCOPY

 

A minimally invasive procedure can be used to perform almost all conventional thoracic procedures. If thoracic surgery needs to be done, a minimally invasive surgical approach is the first that is considered. However, some procedures are still best carried out using the conventional “open” method. Your surgeon will thoroughly examine you to decide the safest surgical procedure to be used to treat your ailment.

There are various types of thoracoscopy surgery procedures. The top doctors always recommend thoracoscopy surgery for patients who are suitable for the same.

 

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