Surgical thoracoscopy [Paperback]

References.- Instrumentation for thoracoscopic surgery.- 1. Optical system.- 1.1 Endoscopes.- 1.2 Light source.- 1.3 Camera.- 2. Irrigation-suction system.- 3. Electrocautery.- 4. Lasers.- 5. Instrumentation.- 5.1 Trocars.- 5.2 Dissecting instruments.- 5.3 Other instruments.- 5.4 Suturing instrumentation.- 6. Conclusion.- References.- Basic techniques in thoracoscopic surgery.- 1. General considerations.- 2. Preparation.- 3. Trocar insertion.- 4. Endoscope.- 5. Instruments.- 6. Suturing techniques.- 6.1 Continuous suture.- 6.2 Interrupted suture.- 7. Stapling techniques.- 8. Chest drainage.- References.- Anesthesia for thoracoscopy.- 1. Pre-operative evaluation.- 2. Intra-operative monitoring.- 3. Anesthetic management.- 3.1 One lung ventilation.- 3.1.1 Management of hypoxemia.- 3.1.2 Management of large air-leak.- 4. Post-operative course.- References.- The role of thoracoscopy in the diagnosis of pleural pathology.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Pleural pathology without pleurisy.- 3. Pleural pathology with pleurisy.- 3.1 Orientations according to clinical aspects.- 3.2 Orientations according to the appearance of the pleural fluid.- 3.3 Orientations according to bacteriology.- 3.4 Orientations according to the biochemistry.- 3.5 Orientations according to cytology.- 4. The role of pleural needle-biopsy.- 5. The role of thoracoscopy.- 6. The role of thoracotomy.- 7. Conclusion.- References.- The role of thoracoscopy in the treatment of chronic pleural effusion.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Etiology.- 3. Methods of treatment.- 3.1 Thoracoscopic talc pleurodesis.- 3.2 Intrapleural injections.- 3.3 Other techniques.- 4. Indications.- 5. Conclusion.- References.- Thoracoscopic treatment of pneumothorax (A-D) A) Principles of the thoracoscopic approach.- 1. General considerations.- 2. Classification of pseudopneumocysts of the lungs.- 3. Treatment planning for PPC of the lungs.- 3.1 Spontaneous pneumothorax.- 3.2 Diffuse bullous emphysema.- 4. Equipment.- 4.1 Optic/video systems and insl£$