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Robotic-assisted Left Pneumonectomy For Vanishing Lung Syndrome
Published on: January 23, 2026
[Completion pneumonectomy]
1Department of General and Cardiothoracic Surgery, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan.
Abstract:
Completion pneumonectomy (CP) is defined as the operation intended to remove the reminder of the lung after a previous operation. The indications of CP include both benign and malignant diseases and it is more demanding technical procedure with high morbidity and mortality compared to standardized pneumonectomy. In this article, we described our preferable procedures for CP, preoperative evaluation and consideration, surgical technique, management of bronchial stump, and postoperative management. CP should be performed by skilled surgeons and surgeons should know whether they have enough skills and experiences to perform CP.
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