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Feasibility of Uniportal Thoracoscopic Right Medial-Basal (S7) Segmentectomy

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Thoracoscopic right medial-basal (S7) segmentectomy is technically challenging due to its small size, depth, and anatomical complexity, especially through a uniportal thoracoscopic approach because of the limited angulation of the surgical instruments or staplers used. Herein, we report a successful case of right S7 segmentectomy through a uniportal approach with sufficient surgical margin. Key aspects are to mobilize the lung by dissecting the pulmonary ligament, dividing a fissure, and exposing the pulmonary vein branches to the periphery, which allowed us to perform smooth and safe stapling through the single skin incision.

Source: Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.atssr.2024.09.022

Authors: Hitoshi Igai, Akinobu Ida, Kazuki Numajiri, Kazuhito Nii, Mitsuhiro Kamiyoshihara

Institution: Maebashi Red Cross 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