@article{JOVS24415,
author = {Kyoji Hirai and Yutaka Enomoto and Jitsuo Usuda},
title = {Converting uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery: multiport or open?},
journal = {Journal of Visualized Surgery},
volume = {5},
number = {0},
year = {2019},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (U-VATS) has recently been increasing in some countries. The basis of its surgical procedure is, of course, multiport VATS (M-VATS) and thoracotomy. To safely perform U-VATS and establish this surgical procedure, it is essential to investigate convert cases. Referring to the history of the spread of M-VATS and literature on the investigation of convert cases, conversion of U- VATS was reviewed based on the experience of our department.},
issn = {2221-2965}, url = {https://jovs.amegroups.org/article/view/24415}
}