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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic surgery
  • Surgical anatomy
  • Minimally invasive procedures

Background:

  • Anatomic segmentectomy is a lung-sparing surgical approach.
  • The subsuperior segment (S*) of the lung has not been previously targeted for anatomic segmentectomy.
  • Limited data exists on the specific anatomical features of the S*.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the technical details of performing a thoracoscopic anatomic subsuperior segment (S*) segmentectomy.
  • To elucidate the anatomical characteristics of the S* relevant to surgical resection.

Main Methods:

  • Thoracoscopic surgery was employed for the segmentectomy.
  • Detailed anatomical dissection and identification of the S* were performed.
  • Surgical technique for isolating and resecting the S* was documented.

Main Results:

  • The feasibility of thoracoscopic anatomic S* segmentectomy was demonstrated.
  • Key anatomical landmarks and variations of the S* were identified.
  • The procedure was successfully completed with clear margins.

Conclusions:

  • Thoracoscopic anatomic S* segmentectomy is a technically achievable procedure.
  • Understanding the specific anatomy of the S* is crucial for successful execution.
  • This technique offers a potential lung-sparing option for specific lung pathologies.