Functional Preserving Sublobectomy: A Novel Method for Sublobectomy

Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jun;71(4):336-338. doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1735810. Epub 2021 Dec 31.

Abstract

We introduce a new method for sublobectomy. It utilizes the easiness and rapidity of wedge resection, and the accuracy and functional preserving of anatomical segmentectomy. It can preserve lung function with less sacrifice of lung parenchyma.

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Lung / pathology
  • Lung Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Pneumonectomy / methods
  • Treatment Outcome