Table 2. Results from segmentectomy series that included VATS.
| Years of study | Number of patients | VATS approach | Mortality | Morbidity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkins et al. (16) | 2000-2006 | 77 | 48 | 2.6% overall 0% VATS |
VATS morbidity: |
| - atrial arrhythmia 15% | |||||
| - pulmonary 10% | |||||
| - air leak 10% | |||||
| Leshnower et al. (32) | 2002-2009 | 41 | 15 | 4.8% overall 0% VATS |
No morbidity reported after VATS approach |
| Schuchert et al. (15) | 2002-2010 | 785 | 468 | 1.1% overall | Overall morbidity: |
| - atrial arrhythmia 6.5% | |||||
| - respiratory failure 5.5% | |||||
| - pneumonia 4.5% | |||||
| - air leak 3.8% |
VATS, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.