Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for catamenial pneumothorax: Insights from a single-centre experience | Synapse
February 28, 2026Open Access
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for catamenial pneumothorax: Insights from a single-centre experience
Key Points
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) in managing catamenial pneumothorax (CP).
Utilized a single-centre approach
Performed video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
Evaluated surgical outcomes and recovery times
Achieved excellent surgical outcomes
Shortened recovery times after surgery
Observed no recurrence in the study participants
Abstract
VATS is an effective, minimally invasive approach for the management of CP, with excellent surgical outcomes, shortened convalescence and no recurrence in our study.