%0 Journal Article
%T Three-dimensional video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in major lung resection
%A Caruana, Edward J.
%J Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery
%D 2017
%B 2017
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%! Three-dimensional video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in major lung resection
%K 
%X Thoracoscopic surgery has been potentiated by advances in technology since it was first embarked upon in the early twentieth century. We conducted a review of the literature for the use of three-dimensional (3D) imaging in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. There is little high quality data available on this topic. Current evidence supports non-inferiority of 3D over conventional two-dimensional (2D) systems, with a shorter operative time as the sole consistently-noted benefit of this technology. Further investigation is warranted to better evaluate the role of 3D technology in improving patient-centred outcomes and further empowering clinicians to expand the scope of our practice.
%U https://vats.amegroups.org/article/view/3787
%V 2
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%@ 2519-0792