Single-incision subxiphoid approach for bilateral metastasectomy

Takashi Suda; Shuhei Ashikari; Sachiko Tochii; Hiroshi Sugimura; Yoshinobu Hattori

doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.06.123

Single-incision subxiphoid approach for bilateral metastasectomy

Ann Thorac Surg. 2014 Feb;97(2):718-9. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.06.123.

Authors

Takashi Suda¹, Shuhei Ashikari², Sachiko Tochii², Hiroshi Sugimura², Yoshinobu Hattori²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Thoracic Surgery, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan. Electronic address: suda@fujita-hu.ac.jp.
² Division of Thoracic Surgery, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan.

PMID: 24484826
DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.06.123

Abstract

We report a case of single-incision bilateral partial lung resection using the subxiphoid approach. This approach requires a 3-cm incision in the abdomen, making it aesthetically favorable. In addition, it does not cause postoperative intercostal neuropathy, and postoperative pain is minimal because the intercostal space is bypassed. Moreover, this technique enables exposure to both lungs through a single incision and has potential for widespread use if maneuverability can be increased by improving the instruments used.

Keywords: 11.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Colorectal Neoplasms / pathology*
Humans
Lung Neoplasms / secondary*
Lung Neoplasms / surgery*
Male
Metastasectomy / methods*
Middle Aged
Pneumonectomy / methods*
Xiphoid Bone