Thoracoscopic right upper lobectomy after an initial anatomic pulmonary resection of the lower lobe

It is challenging to redo an anatomical pulmonary resection on the ipsilateral side because of the adhesions or dense fissures caused by the initial anatomic pulmonary resection. Few reports describe surgical techniques for addressing these challenges, especially using a minimally invasive thoracoscopic approach instead of standard thoracotomy. Here, we demonstrate a thoracoscopic right upper lobectomy after an initial anatomic pulmonary resection of the right lower lobe and explain the nuances of performing it.