ArticleHealth science reports2025
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) Versus Thoracotomy in the Treatment of Pulmonary Hydatid Cysts: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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- Clinical and radiological presentations of pulmonary hydatid cysts in Yemen: a retrospective cross-sectional study at a tertiary center.Journal of cardiothoracic surgery · 2026Article
- Association between modified same-intercostal chest tube placement and acute postoperative pain after uniportal VATS lobectomy: an overlap weighted retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background and Aims: Pulmonary hydatid cysts (PHC), resulting from infection by Methods: A trial involving 50 patients was conducted to compare VATS and thoracotomy in managing PHCs. Randomization was implemented, and data collection was performed in a blinded manner. Descriptive and regression analyses were utilized to evaluate the data and find potential confounders. Results: Patient data were almost evenly distributed across groups. The VATS group had lower postoperative pain levels and return time to work in comparison to those who underwent open thoracotomy. It reached a significant difference in correlation analysis. However, other factors such as age, sex, comorbidities, smoking status, and the size and number of cysts exhibited minimal correlations. Conclusion: This randomized controlled trial indicates that VATS may provide benefits in alleviating postoperative pain and expediting the resumption of work activities. However, larger-scale studies are necessary to provide comprehensive clinical recommendations.
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