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Case Reports
. 2017 Jun 20;23(3):161-163.
doi: 10.5761/atcs.nm.17-00019. Epub 2017 May 9.

Less Invasive Approach to Pancoast Tumor in a Partitioned Incision

Norikazu Kawai  1 , Takeshi Kawaguchi  1 , Motoaki Yasukawa  1 , Takashi Watanabe  1   2 , Takashi Tojo  1
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Case Reports

Less Invasive Approach to Pancoast Tumor in a Partitioned Incision

Norikazu Kawai et al. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. .

Abstract

We describe our approach to resect a Pancoast tumor with thoracoscopic assistance in a partitioned incision. We used the LigaSure vessel-sealing system under thoracoscopy in chest wall resection for Pancoast tumor. This approach is of great utility: easy-to use and less invasive for Pancoast tumor resection.

Keywords: Pancoast tumor; chest wall resection; thoracoscopy.

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Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1. (A) Computed tomographic image showing a Pancoast tumor in the right upper lung lobe invading the thoracic inlet. (B) Postoperative 1 month chest radiograph.
Fig. 2
Fig. 2. The skin incision in this case. A utility port was placed just over the anterior and dorsal edge of the targeted chest wall (A and B) in addition to the usual three ports for video-assisted thoracic surgery-lobectomy C, D, and E.
Fig. 3
Fig. 3. Thoracoscopic appearance of the chest wall resection (dotted-line: chest wall’s cutting line).
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