Clinical efficacy and safety of different video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery approaches for bullous lung resection: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Scorecard - MDSpire

Clinical efficacy and safety of different video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery approaches for bullous lung resection: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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  • Ting Gao

  • Xiaopeng He

  • Peiwen Zhao

  • May 29, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Comparative Analysis of Safety and Effectiveness of Single-Port versus Multi-Port Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery for Bullous Lung Resection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionPrimary Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Key MechanismsRupture of lung surface bullae/blebs leading to air in the pleural space.
Target PopulationPatients aged 14 years and older with CT-confirmed bullous lungs requiring surgical bullectomy.
Care SettingSurgical intervention in a hospital setting.

Key Highlights

  • Single-port VATS associated with reduced hospital stay and postoperative pain.
  • Lower incidence of chest wall paresthesia with single-port VATS.
  • No significant differences in operative time, chest tube duration, or complications between techniques.
  • Conventional single-port techniques primarily drive reduced hospital stays.
  • Further randomized trials needed to establish superiority.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • CT confirmation of bullous lungs (diameter >1 cm) is required.

Management

  • Surgical bullectomy via single-port or multi-port VATS is indicated for recurrence prevention.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Postoperative recovery should be monitored for pain and complications.

Risks

  • Potential for chest wall paresthesia and recurrence of pneumothorax.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax requiring surgical intervention.

Single-port VATS offers a minimally invasive option with benefits in recovery and pain management.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Consider single-port VATS for eligible patients to minimize postoperative pain and hospital stay.
  • Utilize conventional single-port techniques for optimal outcomes in recovery.

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Clinical efficacy and safety of different video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery approaches for bullous lung resection: a systematic review and meta-analysis

  • by Ting Gao, Xiaopeng He, Peiwen Zhao

  • May 29, 2026

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