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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2014; 62(02): 184-185
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1333139
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Morcellation in Semi-Exteriorized Pouch in Thoracoscopic Surgery

Yangki Seok
1   Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kyungpook National University Medical Center, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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Eungbae Lee
1   Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kyungpook National University Medical Center, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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02 October 2012

28 November 2012

Publication Date:
23 January 2013 (online)

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Abstract

Extraction of small specimens such as excised blebs through trocar site is a simple procedure. However, working thoracotomy is mandatory for removal of large solid intrathoracic tumors. We have used an instrument to morcellate a specimen in semi-exteriorized pouch during video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Morcellation has provided the solution for removing large solid benign tumors without a working thoracotomy.

Keywords

morcellation - VATS - working thoracotomy
 

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