A quick suction trick may help surgeons see better during lung surgery

NCT ID NCT07660588

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether a one-minute suction of the airway leading to the surgical lung helps it collapse faster and more completely during uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (U-VATS). Good lung collapse gives the surgeon a clearer view and may reduce complications. About 100 adults scheduled for elective U-VATS will be randomly assigned to receive the suction or not. The surgical team will rate lung collapse at several time points, and researchers will also track oxygen levels, inflammation markers, and recovery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

bronchial suction

What this could lead to

If it works, this simple technique could make lung surgery safer and faster by improving the surgeon's view without extra tools.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial. The suction may not improve collapse enough to matter, or could cause minor irritation. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pulmonary Atelectasis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

    Bangkok, 10700, Thailand