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    Area of Science:

    • Thoracic Surgery
    • Pulmonary Medicine
    • Surgical Anatomy

    Background:

    • Typical right lower lobectomy involves complex bronchial anatomy.
    • Variations in intermediate bronchus ramification can influence surgical approach.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the clinical significance of different bronchial variants during right lower lobectomy.
    • To establish criteria for choosing intraoperative tactics based on bronchial structure.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of surgical procedures for typical right lower lobectomy.
    • Intraoperative assessment of intermediate bronchus branching patterns.
    • Analysis of surgical outcomes based on transection techniques.

    Main Results:

    • Distinct variants of bronchial structure transsection are possible.
    • Separate transection of the apical segmental bronchus and basal bronchus in a cruciform ramification yielded optimal results.
    • This approach offers reliable outcomes in right lower lobectomy.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding bronchial branching variations is crucial for successful right lower lobectomy.
    • Specific transection strategies for cruciform branching improve surgical outcomes.
    • Tailoring the surgical approach to bronchial anatomy enhances patient results.