Paediatric thoracoscopy: State of the art

  • M L van Niekerk Wits
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7196/sajs.935

Abstract

Brad Rogers reported the first significant use of thoracoscopy in children in the late 1970s. Over the past two decades there has been an exponential growth and expansion of this technique. Many advanced procedures, including lobectomy, repair of tracheo-esophageal fistula, excision of mediastinal tumours and diaphragmatic hernia repairs, are being done routinely in pediatric surgery centres around the world. This article reviews the state of the art of thoracoscopic surgery in children. The author selected five procedures which in his opinion are most relevant for this discussion. The thoracoscopic technique seems to offer a favourable alternative to open surgery, but more clinical research is necessary to confirm the benefits of minimal access surgery.
Published
2011-03-14
How to Cite
van Niekerk, M. (2011). Paediatric thoracoscopy: State of the art. South African Journal of Surgery, 49(1), 33-35. https://doi.org/10.7196/sajs.935
Issue
Vol 49 No 1 (2011)
Section
Thoracoscopy

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