TY  - JOUR
AU  - Caruana, Edward J.
PY  - 2017
TI  - Three-dimensional video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in major lung resection
JF  - Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery; Vol 2 (May 2017): Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery
Y2  - 2017
KW  - 
N2  - 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.
UR  - https://vats.amegroups.org/article/view/3787