Uniportal VATS S9 segmentectomy: The ligamentum-based approach

Isolated resection of the lateral-basal segment (S9) is uncommon, and it is considered one of the most complex anatomic segmentectomies. First, the segmental arterial and venous supply is located deeply in the lung parenchyma, making the dissection difficult. Second, the cuboidal shape of the lateral basilar segment hampers the identification of the intersegmental plane. Although identifying the segmental arterial branches is easier from a fissure-based technique, the ligamentum-based approach emerges as a valid and safe alternative in cases of a fused fissure.