Comparative outcomes of video-assisted thoracic surgery versus open thoracic surgery in pediatric pulmonary metastasectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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This systematic review compares VATS versus open thoracotomy for removing lung metastases in pediatric cancer patients across 1,541 cases. While survival outcomes were equivalent between approaches, VATS reduced hospital stays by approximately 2 days, supporting its use as a less invasive option when clinically appropriate.
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- VATS and open thoracotomy show no significant difference in overall survival or disease-free survival for pediatric pulmonary metastasectomy
- VATS reduces hospital stay by approximately 2 days compared to open thoracotomy in pediatric patients
- Meta-analysis included 1,541 pediatric patients across 4 studies comparing minimally invasive versus open approaches
- VATS offers shorter hospitalization without compromising oncologic outcomes in pediatric metastasectomy cases
- Future prospective studies needed to establish optimal patient selection criteria for VATS versus open approach
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Comparative outcomes of video-assisted thoracic surgery versus open thoracic surgery in pediatric pulmonary metastasectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-12-19. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9546?via_space=staycurrentmd
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