Opinion
Video
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Panelists discuss how surgical approaches for bronchiectasis have evolved from open thoracotomy to minimally invasive techniques (VATS or robotic assisted), reducing hospital stays from 5 to 7 days to 1 to 3 days and recovery time from 6 to 8 weeks to 2 to 6 weeks.
Clinical Brief: Surgical Approaches to Bronchiectasis
Main Discussion Topics
Key Points for Physicians
Notable Insights
Controlled, elective surgery after appropriate medical optimization provides significantly better outcomes than emergency procedures, particularly for hemoptysis cases.
Clinical Significance
Minimally invasive surgical approaches have expanded treatment options for bronchiectasis but require careful patient selection and preoperative optimization for optimal outcomes.
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