Bronchial Stenting Overview and Mechanism Bronchial stenting is an interventional bronchoscopic procedure used to keep narrowed or obstructed airways open. The stent, made of metal or silicone, is deployed inside the trachea or bronchial branches using a flexible or rigid bronchoscope. It acts as a scaffold to support the airway walls and restore airflow in [...]

Endobronchial Valves for Emphysema Treatment Technique Overview and Mechanism Endobronchial valves are a minimally invasive bronchoscopic treatment used in patients with emphysema, a subtype of COPD. Tiny one-way valves are inserted via bronchoscopy and placed into the airways supplying overinflated areas of the lung. These valves allow trapped air to exit during exhalation while preventing [...]

Endobronchial Coils for Emphysema Treatment Overview and Mechanism Endobronchial coils are a bronchoscopic intervention used in the treatment of advanced emphysema, a form of COPD characterized by air trapping and loss of lung elasticity. During the procedure, small, shape-memory metal coils (usually made of nitinol) are delivered into the airways via a bronchoscope. Once deployed, [...]

PRP Therapy by Inhalation Overview and Mechanism of Action PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) inhalation therapy is a novel, non-surgical technique aimed at promoting tissue repair in the respiratory tract, especially in chronic conditions such as COPD, asthma, or damaged mucosa. A sample of the patient’s blood is taken, centrifuged to concentrate the platelets, and the resulting [...]

COPD Balloon Treatment (Interventional Bronchoscopic Technique) Concept and Mechanism of Action Balloon scraping is a modern bronchoscopic intervention used for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly those with narrowing or obstruction in the small airways due to inflammation or mucus buildup. A catheter with a small inflatable balloon is inserted through the bronchoscope [...]

VATS Pulmonary Hemorrhage Surgery Definition and Surgical Technique VATS pulmonary hemorrhage surgery is a minimally invasive procedure used to control severe or recurrent bleeding within the lungs, particularly when medical treatment or basic endoscopic interventions fail. Using video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, a camera and fine instruments are introduced through small chest incisions to locate the bleeding [...]

VATS Bronchopleural Fistula Surgery Definition and Surgical Technique A bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is an abnormal connection between the bronchial tree and the pleural space, allowing continuous air leakage from the lung into the chest cavity, often accompanied by infection or empyema. The surgical repair of a BPF via video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) involves identifying and [...]

VATS Diaphragm Repair (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Diaphragmatic Repair) Procedure Description and Technique VATS diaphragm repair is a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed to correct diaphragmatic hernias or tears in the diaphragm muscle, which separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and plays a crucial role in respiration. Using video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, the surgeon accesses the [...]

VATS Thymectomy (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Thymus Gland Resection) Procedure Overview and Surgical Technique VATS thymectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to remove the thymus gland, located in the anterior mediastinum behind the sternum. The surgery is performed using video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery through small incisions in the chest. A camera and specialized instruments are inserted [...]

VATS Pulmonary Cyst and Abscess Resection Procedure Description and Technique VATS pulmonary cyst and abscess resection is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to remove abnormal formations in the lung such as air-filled cysts or pus-filled abscesses. The surgery is performed using video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery through small incisions in the chest wall, allowing direct visualization [...]