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Identification of the Segmental Bronchus Using Indocyanine Green During Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Pulmonary segmentectomy is an established surgical procedure for early-stage lung cancer and metastatic tumors. However, performing complex segmentectomies is challenging owing to the deep intraparenchymal localization of hilar structures and anatomic variations. Moreover, particular attention should be paid to avoid intraoperative bronchial misidentification. The surgeon can consider enhancing the precision of segmentectomy by marking the segmental bronchus preoperatively. Herein, we report a simple technique that employs indocyanine green to identify the segmental bronchus during pulmonary segmentectomy.

Source: Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.atssr.2024.08.007

Authors: Satoshi Takamori, Ayako Niwa, Marina Nakatsuka, Makoto Endo

Institution: Yamagata Prefectural Central Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $975