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Alfonso Fiorelli1, Stefano Forte2, Giovanni Natale1
1Department of Translation Medicine, Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Thoracic Cancer
|April 3, 2021
Summary
A novel technique safely secures the pulmonary artery during thoracoscopic lobectomy, even with challenging lymph nodes. This method prevents bleeding and allows successful lung cancer surgery.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Pulmonary Medicine
Background:
- Thoracoscopic lobectomy for lung cancer can be complicated by enlarged lymph nodes near the pulmonary artery.
- These lymph nodes pose a risk of vessel tearing and significant hemorrhage during surgery.
Observation:
- A technique involving pre-suturing the pulmonary artery was employed before dissecting challenging lymph nodes.
- The pulmonary artery was encircled with sutures proximal and distal to the target vessel.
Findings:
- This strategy enabled safe completion of thoracoscopic lobectomy in three patients with lung cancer.
- No intraoperative complications were observed; one patient experienced a minor air leak that resolved.
- All patients achieved a pN0 disease status, indicating no lymph node metastasis.
Implications:
- This approach offers a safe solution for managing difficult lymphadenopathies during thoracoscopic lobectomy.
- It potentially reduces operative risks and improves outcomes in lung cancer surgery.
- This technique may be valuable for surgeons facing similar anatomical challenges.
