Publication Name	World Journal of Nephrology
Manuscript ID	118080
Country	Ecuador

Category	Urology & Nephrology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Video-assisted minithoracotomy for right atrial hemodialysis catheter placement after vascular access exhaustion: Two case reports
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Gutenberg C Navarro-Zambrano, Jorge W Pozo-Obando, Rommel O Espinoza de los Monteros-Duche, Washington X Osorio-Chuquitarco, Jorge W Huertas-Garzón, Amaury León-Sosa, Henry G Cabezas-Tapia and Isabel Echevarría-Frutos
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Corresponding Author	Gutenberg C Navarro-Zambrano, Consultant, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Hospital de Especialidades de las Fuerzas Armadas No. 1, Av. Gran Colombia y Queseras del Medio, Quito 170136, Pichincha, Ecuador. guten-doc@hotmail.com
Key Words	Hemodialysis; End-stage renal disease; Vascular access; Right atrium; Video-assisted thoracic surgery; Case report
Core Tip	Patients with end-stage renal disease and complete exhaustion of conventional vascular access represent a major therapeutic challenge. This report of two cases highlights video-assisted right minithoracotomy as a minimally invasive salvage strategy for direct right atrial hemodialysis catheter placement, providing durable access and satisfactory mid-term outcomes in highly complex patients when performed in specialized centers.
Citation	Navarro-Zambrano GC, Pozo-Obando JW, Espinoza de los Monteros-Duche RO, Osorio-Chuquitarco WX, Huertas-Garzón JW, León-Sosa A, Cabezas-Tapia HG, Echevarría-Frutos I. Video-assisted minithoracotomy for right atrial hemodialysis catheter placement after vascular access exhaustion: Two case reports. World J Nephrol 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-23 06:59
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-23 07:00
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-10 02:37
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-10 08:45
Articles in Press	2026-03-10 08:45
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