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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

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  • Ting Gao

  • Xiaopeng He

  • Peiwen Zhao

  • May 29, 2026

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    Single-port video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) significantly reduces hospital stay and postoperative pain compared to multi-port VATS.

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    The incidence of chest wall paresthesia is lower in single-port VATS, indicating a potential benefit in neurological outcomes.

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    No significant differences were found in operative time, chest tube duration, complications, or recurrence rates between the two techniques.

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    Conventional single-port techniques primarily drove the reduction in hospital stay, while modified techniques showed no significant difference.

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    Single-port VATS is a safe and feasible alternative for bullous lung resection, warranting further randomized trials for definitive conclusions.

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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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