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The Effect of Needlescopic Versus Conventional Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery on Postoperative Recovery After Pulmonary Wedge Resection: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The Effect of Needlescopic Versus Conventional Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery on Postoperative Recovery After Pulmonary Wedge Resection: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600123283
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-04-23
Start date
2025-12-09
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

pulmonary nodule

Interventions

Needlescopic VATS group:The operative channel is established using trocars to avoid muscle incision
all other procedures are consistent with conventional thoracoscopy.
Conventional VATS group:Single-port, single-operative-port, or three-port techniques may be employed
all procedures should follow standard operational protocols.

Sponsors

Shanghai East Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age >= 18 years, with signed informed consent; 2. Lesion characteristics: Peripheral type (on CT imaging, a solitary nodule located in the outer one-third of the lung field) a. Suspected primary lung cancer: cT1a-bN0M0, with the maximum diameter of the solid component = 75 years); b. Severe comorbidities (ASA classification >= Grade 3); c. Poor pulmonary function, severe impairment (FEV1%pred < 50% or DLCO < 40%).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Multiple nodules, for which wedge resection is insufficient or simultaneous performance of three or more wedge resections is required; 2. History of ipsilateral thoracic surgery or presence of extensive pleural adhesions; 3. Thoracic deformity or conditions that may affect outcome assessment; 4. History of preoperative induction therapy. 5. Active thoracic infection (such as active pulmonary tuberculosis, purulent pleuritis), severe and uncorrectable coagulation dysfunction, severe cardiopulmonary insufficiency, etc., that cannot be operated on.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain Score;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Analgesic consumption;Postoperative complication rate;pulmonary function;Wound Satisfaction;Postoperative hospital stay;Cutting edge distance;Stapler usage;Pain pump usage time;number of presses;Incidence of complications;CRP;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactWentao Fang

Shanghai East hospital

vwtfang@hotmail.com+86 139 0186 7516

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026