Thoracoscopic resection of neurogenic tumours in two children

Abstract

Conventionally thoracic neurogenic tumours are resected through open thoracotomy but with the availability of miniature endoscopic instruments and improved laparoscopic skills, Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery(VATS) is increasingly being accomplished with similar long term results[2,3]. Here we report two children who underwent thoracoscopic resection of thoracic neuroblastoma and neurofibroma.