One-lung ventilation in minimally invasive cardiac surgery: challenges, techniques and complications

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Proper anesthesiologic management of one-lung ventilation and cardiopulmonary bypass mitigates pulmonary complications and improves postoperative respiratory outcomes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Andrea Montisci; Giulia Maj; Luigi La Via; Massimiliano Sorbello; Giuseppe Cuttone; Elisabetta Roberti; Serena Ambrosi; Tarek Senussi Testa; Nicolò Antonino Patroniti; Federico Pappalardo

doi:10.1186/s44158-026-00387-7

April 22, 2026Journal of Anesthesia Analgesia and Critical CareOpen Access

One-lung ventilation in minimally invasive cardiac surgery: challenges, techniques and complications

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To evaluate the pathophysiology and management of pulmonary complications during minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
Review of challenges in one-lung ventilation and cardiopulmonary bypass techniques.
Analysis of anesthesiologic strategies for managing postoperative respiratory issues.
Identification of key challenges in using one-lung ventilation during surgery.
Emphasis on tailored anesthetic techniques to enhance postoperative respiratory outcomes.

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This review highlights challenges in one-lung ventilation and strategies to improve respiratory outcomes in cardiac surgery.

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This review highlights the pathophysiology and anesthesiologic management of pulmonary complications in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, emphasizing challenges of one-lung ventilation and cardiopulmonary bypass, to improve postoperative respiratory outcomes.

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