Resection of rib tumors by video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery(24 case reports)

Objective To explore the possibility of minimally invasive resection of chest wall tumor by video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery(VATS). Methods Retrospective analysis of 24 cases of chest wall tumors with minimally invasive resection by VATS from June 2013 to May 2017, including 13 cases of bone fibrous dysplasia, 7 cases of rib abnormal hyperplasia of fiber, 2 cases of cartilaginous tumor, 1 case of Langerhans histiocytosis and 1 case of extramedullary single plasma cell tumor. 3 cases with C arm positioning in operation and 4 cases with computer navigation and positioning. Results 24 cases of rib tumors were successfully removed. No surgical death and serious complications occurred in this group. All patients followed up 1-3 years, there is no recurrence. Conclusion Resection of rib tumors with VATS can bring precise resection and lead to minimally invasive. Key words: Rib Tumor; Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgical procedures