Custom-made incision protector for thoracoscopic surgery

During video-assisted thoracic surgery, incision protectors protect the operating incision, improve the view of the operation, facilitate specimen removal, and reduce the risk of incision infection. Commercialized disposable incision protectors offer many benefits, but are often associated with a high purchase price. Therefore, in the present study, we introduce a custom-made incision protector for thoracoscopic surgery which is more convenient and inexpensive.