Clinical and biological effects of different energetic surgical devices currently used for mini-invasive anatomical lung resections for the treatment of NSCLC: a prospective interventional study.

The use of the ultrasonic device during VATS lobectomy may reduce pleural fluid production and shorten the duration of the surgical procedure compared to using a monopolar hook or advanced bipolar device. The choice of energy device may influence the local inflammatory response, although further studies are needed to confirm these results.