Comparison of video-assisted thoracoscopy and traditional thoracotomy in the treatment of lung cancer

Lung cancer is a common tumor of the respiratory system. With the rapid development of medical technology, the treatment techniques and methods of lung cancer are also constantly being innovated and improved. Video-assisted thoracoscopy for lung cancer treatment is an emerging therapy. Compared with traditional open chest surgery, it has the following characteristics.

Intraoperative comparison: There was no significant difference in the operation time between video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy and open thoracotomy performed by experienced thoracic surgeons. Thoracoscopic lobectomy does not increase the risk of intraoperative bleeding in patients, has a certain improvement in safety, and has reduced intraoperative complications.

Perioperative comparison: Compared with thoracotomy lobectomy, video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy significantly reduced postoperative pain scores, sedative dosage, intercostal nerve block requirements, and sleep disorders in patients, shortened chest tube retention time, shortened hospital stay, reduced postoperative complications, and further improved patients' quality of life.

Comparison of postoperative recovery: Compared with thoracotomy, the recovery of patients after thoracoscopic lobectomy showed less loss of lung function, including the 6-minute walk test. The blood oxygen partial pressure, oxygen saturation, FEV1, and FVC at 7 and 14 days after surgery were better than those after thoracotomy. The time for patients to fully recover to preoperative activity status was significantly shortened, and they were more satisfied with the size of the incision scar. They had a good overall impression of the surgery, significantly reduced shoulder joint activity disorders, and significantly improved their overall quality of life.