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Thoracoscopic Pulmonary Segmentectomy With Collateral Ventilation Method.

Fei Yao¹, Weibing Wu², Quan Zhu²

¹Department I of Thoracic Surgery, Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, China; Department of Thoracic Surgery, Affiliated Jiangning Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, China.

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery

|January 7, 2021

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This study introduces a collateral ventilation method for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) segmentectomy, effectively delineating the intersegmental plane. The technique proved safe and successful, even in complex cases.

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Area of Science:

Thoracic Surgery
Surgical Techniques
Pulmonary Medicine

Background:

Accurate intersegmental plane delineation is crucial for segmentectomy, particularly in complex procedures.
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) segmentectomy is increasingly popular but faces challenges in precise plane identification.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe and evaluate a novel collateral ventilation method for creating an inflation-deflation line in VATS segmentectomy.
To assess the efficacy of this method in complex segmentectomy compared to simple segmentectomy.

Main Methods:

A total of 264 patients undergoing VATS segmentectomy were analyzed.
The clarity of the inflation-deflation line was graded, with grades 3 and 4 considered successful.
Propensity score matching was used to compare complex and simple segmentectomy groups.

Main Results:

Procedural success (grades 3 or 4) was achieved in 96.6% of patients.
Complete resection with free margins was obtained in all cases.
Complex segmentectomy was associated with longer operative times, but success rates and prolonged air leak incidence were similar to simple segmentectomy.

Conclusions:

The collateral ventilation method is a simple, safe, and effective technique for identifying the intersegmental plane in VATS segmentectomy.
This method is well-suited for complex segmentectomy procedures, enhancing surgical precision.