CHAPTER 97

Thoracoscopy

A thoracoscopy visualizes inside the chest cavity via a laparoscope.

Possible instruments needed for the procedure include a laparoscope, an MIS adult set, and a minor instrument set.

A brief description of the procedure follows:

1. Thoracoports, including obturators and cannulas, are used for scope insertion.

2. A fan retractor is used for visualization.

3. Roticulating Babcock forceps are used to handle tissue gently.

4. A Duval lung clamp is used to stabilize tissue that is being removed.

5. Roticulating Metzenbaum dissecting scissors are used to excise the tissue.

97-1 Top to bottom: 1 articulating lung grasper, 10 mm; 1 roticulating Metzenbaum scissors, 5 mm × 33 cm, angled shaft; 1 roticulating Babcock forceps, 5 mm × 33 cm, angled shaft.

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