Single-incision video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for benign mediastinal diseases: Experiences in single institution

Abstract

With advancement of the technique of video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS), some surgeons have made great efforts to reduce the number of incisions in the conventional three- or four-port approach. Several studies on cases treated by single-incision VATS and their short-term outcomes were reported. Here, we present our experience with single-incision VATS for the treatment of benign mediastinal diseases. © The Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2013.