Introduction

Thoracoscopy offers great advantages when compared with open surgery in terms of postoperative pain and pulmonary complications. Thoracoscopy is now being increasingly utilized for various pediatric procedures like patent ductus arteriosus ligation, congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair, tracheo-esophageal fistula repair, lung resection etc. Considering the benign nature of most of the mediastinal cysts, thoracoscopic excision is a safe and feasible procedure with minimal morbidity and therefore finds its application even in asymptomatic patients.

Video assisted thoracoscopic surgery permits good exposure of the entire thoracic cavity including the mediastinum and better ...