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1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan.
Abstract:
Lobectomy for infectious nodules with suspected adhesion is depressing. Initially, we start the surgery through a thoracoscopic approach, but for unavoidable reasons, we sometimes convert it to an open thoracotomy. Here we experienced two rare resected cases of left upper lobe infectious nodule. We completed the left upper lobectomies with a thoracoscopic approach for one case and with an open thoracotomy for another. I will mainly report on the techniques of both approaches.
Insights
Thoracic surgeons describe two rare cases of infectious nodules in the left upper lobe requiring lobectomy. Both thoracoscopic and open thoracotomy approaches were successfully utilized for these challenging lung resections.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Infectious nodules in the lung can necessitate lobectomy, posing surgical challenges.
- Suspected adhesions in the lung can complicate minimally invasive thoracic procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on the surgical techniques for left upper lobe infectious nodules.
- To compare thoracoscopic and open thoracotomy approaches in complex cases.
Main Methods:
- Two cases of left upper lobe infectious nodules with suspected adhesions were analyzed.
- Surgical intervention involved either a thoracoscopic approach or conversion to open thoracotomy.
Main Results:
- Successful left upper lobectomy was achieved in both cases.
- One case utilized a complete thoracoscopic approach, while the other required conversion to open thoracotomy.
Conclusions:
- Thoracoscopic lobectomy is feasible for select infectious lung nodules.
- Conversion to open thoracotomy remains a viable option for managing surgical complexities during lung resection.
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