Video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy: operative technique

Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg. 2015 Jul 14:2015:mmv014. doi: 10.1093/mmcts/mmv014. Print 2015.

Abstract

In this study, we present our technique for performing video-assisted lobectomy. This is presented in clear, easy-to-follow, sequential steps, noting variations on the most established technique and the rationale for this divergence. We also provide an instrument preference card, some operative tips and high-quality videos.

Keywords: Humans; Lobectomy; Video-assisted surgery.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Patient Positioning / methods
  • Pneumonectomy / instrumentation
  • Pneumonectomy / methods*
  • Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted / instrumentation
  • Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome