Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) in Young Male Smokers with Thoracic Trauma: A Case Series

Dr. Nitesh Kewalramani, Dr. Jessy Vennel

Abstract: This case series presents the anesthetic management and perioperative challenges encountered in young male smokers undergoing Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) following thoracic trauma. The unique concerns in this subgroup include impaired pulmonary function due to smoking, trauma-induced respiratory compromise, and technical demands of one-lung ventilation. We discuss anesthesia strategies tailored for each case including preoperative evaluation, intraoperative ventilatory support, hemodynamic monitoring, and postoperative analgesia. The results underscore the critical role of anesthesia in optimizing patient outcomes during minimally invasive thoracic procedures.

Keywords: Anesthesia, VATS, thoracic trauma, one-lung ventilation, smokers, pain management

How to Cite?: Dr. Nitesh Kewalramani, Dr. Jessy Vennel, "Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) in Young Male Smokers with Thoracic Trauma: A Case Series", Volume 14 Issue 5, May 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1128-1130, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25517130031, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25517130031