Two Decades of Experience with Thoracoscopic Lobectomy in Infants and Children: Standardizing Techniques for Advanced Thoracoscopic Surgery

Abstract

Thoracoscopic lung resection is a safe and efficacious technique. With proper mentoring it is an exportable technique, which can be performed by pediatric surgical trainees. The procedures are safe and effective even when performed in the first 3 months of life. Early resection avoids the risk of later infection and malignancy.