Safety and feasibility of bilateral lung transplantation with video-assisted thoracic surgery
VATS approach for bilateral lung transplantation is feasible and safe, offering lower surgical morbidity and better pulmonary function than the conventional clamshell incision. This technique may provide distinct advantages in centers with established thoracoscopic expertise.
Authors
- Dae Hyeon Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0137-7523)
- Taeyoung Yun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4303-8493)
- Samina Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9625-2672)
- Chang Hyun Kang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1612-1937)
- Seon Yong Bae (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3847-9865)
- B. Na
- Hyun Joo Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3092-2167)
- Kwon Joong Na (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4158-9790)
- Young M Chae; Young Ok Park; Byung Soo Choi;Sun Kyung Kim
- In Kyu Park
- Ji Young Park
Institutions
- Seoul National University (KR)
- Seoul National University Hospital (KR)
- National University College (PR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Surgical Endoscopy
- Published
- 2026-03-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-026-12689-6
- Primary Topic
- Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00