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Published on: October 13, 2023
Precise resection of multiple pulmonary nodules using a three-dimensional reconstruction model: A case report
Xiang-Peng Chu1,2, Zi-Hao Chen1,2, Shao-Min Lin1
1Guangdong Lung Cancer Institute, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine in Lung Cancer, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital & Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China.
Abstract:
A 48-year-old woman presented to our department and chest computed tomography (CT) revealed five pulmonary nodules, two of which were in the left upper lobe of the lung and three in the superior segment of the left lower lobe., All the lesions were resected for comprehensive histological assessment in order to distinguish synchronous multiple primary lung cancers (SMPLCs) from intrapulmonary metastases. The nodules were all successfully removed by minimally invasive surgery under the guidance of three dimensional (3D) reconstruction, in order to preserve as much lung function for the patient as possible. Postoperative histopathological examination demonstrated the presence of SMPLC. The patient was discharged from hospital on postoperative day 4 without any complications.
