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Case Reports
. 2017 Mar 17:3:32.
doi: 10.21037/jovs.2017.02.06. eCollection 2017.

Technique of video-assisted thoracoscopic left pneumonectomy

Mark W Hennon  1   2 , Todd L Demmy  1   2
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Technique of video-assisted thoracoscopic left pneumonectomy

Mark W Hennon et al. J Vis Surg. .

Abstract

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) approaches to lobectomy for treatment of early stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) have generally been accepted to be beneficial. Experience and results for more extensive resections, including thoracoscopic pneumonectomy are limited. Here we report a case with attached videos describing key technical aspects of performing a thoracoscopic left pneumonectomy. This demonstrates the adoption of VATS for tumor pathology requiring pneumonectomy is feasible and can be done safely. Further study is needed to clarify potential advantages or drawbacks to approaching more complex tumor pathology by VATS.

Keywords: Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS); left pneumonectomy; thoracoscopic.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Imaging of the patient prior to treatment initiation (PET), after induction therapy (CT) (demonstrating large left upper lobe pneumatocele), prior to surgery (PET), and on postoperative day #6 (CT) (14). Available online: http://www.asvide.com/articles/1412
Figure 2
Figure 2
Technique of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) left pneumonectomy (15). Available online: http://www.asvide.com/articles/1413
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