Anatomic Segmentectomy
The widespread use of high-resolution chest computed tomography (CT) has led to more frequent identification of small malignant pulmonary nodules. As the population ages, small peripheral lung cancers are frequently…
Techniques for Partial and Sleeve Pulmonary Artery Resection
Non–small cell lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Surgical resection, which is offered for early-stage lung cancer, can be curative but is often associated with…
Right Upper Lobectomy
Step 1 Surgical Anatomy ♦ The anatomy for the right upper lobe (RUL) is consistent, thus the approach to a right upper lobectomy generally is consistent. The RUL vein is…
Robotic Lobectomy
Step 1 Surgical Anatomy ♦ A thorough understanding of the anatomy of the mediastinum, hilum, and lobes and their variations is necessary ( Fig. 5-1 ) Figure 5-1 ♦ Figure…
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery for Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection
Mediastinal lymph node assessment is an integral component of a resection for all stages of non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Debate remains as to whether there is a therapeutic benefit…
Resection of Solitary Pulmonary Nodule: Open and Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
Definition and Etiology ♦ Solitary pulmonary nodule (SPN) ▴ No standard definition is available for SPN. Size criteria vary, but they are usually considered smaller than 3 cm in diameter. Other…
