Abstract | INTRODUCTION: AIM: The aim of this publication is to present early outcomes of minimally invasive surgical management of pleural empyema. Patients were subjected to a single, complex procedure, consisting of the laparoscopic mobilization of the greater omentum and its transposition via the diaphragm into the pleural cavity to fill in the empyema cavity with the consecutive pleuro-cutaneous fistuloplasty ( thoracoplasty). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Between May 2011 and April 2013, 8 patients were qualified to undergo the procedure. The mean age was 61 years (range: 46-77 years). Presence of bronchopleural fistula was confirmed in 3 cases. The median time of treatment with thoracostomy was 14.5 months. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS: Use of the greater omentum that was laparoscopically mobilized and transpositioned into the pleural cavity allows simultaneous management of the pleural empyema cavity and thoracostomy. The procedure is safe, with few direct complications. It is well tolerated and has at least a satisfactory cosmetic effect. The minimally invasive approach allows faster recovery and return to daily activities in comparison to the fully open technique.
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Authors | Wojciech Żurek, Wojciech Makarewicz, Maciej Bobowicz, Wioletta Sawicka, Witold Rzyman |
Journal | Wideochirurgia i inne techniki maloinwazyjne = Videosurgery and other miniinvasive techniques
(Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne)
Vol. 9
Issue 4
Pg. 548-53
(Dec 2014)
ISSN: 1895-4588 [Print] Poland |
PMID | 25561992
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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