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Robotic-assisted lobectomy after bilateral lung transplantation
Laura Romero-Vielva1, Fernando Ascanio-Gosling1, Anna González-Tallada2
1Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplant Department, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain.
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|February 8, 2022
Summary
This case report details a robotic-assisted lobectomy for lung cancer in a bilateral lung transplant recipient. The procedure demonstrated safety and feasibility, with the patient remaining disease-free 13 months post-operation.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Transplant Surgery
Background:
- Lung cancer management in lung transplant recipients presents unique challenges.
- Minimally invasive techniques are increasingly explored for complex thoracic procedures.
Observation:
- A 67-year-old female with a history of bilateral lung transplant (2014) presented with a left upper lobe lung nodule.
- The patient underwent robotic-assisted lobectomy and mediastinal lymph node dissection.
Findings:
- Pathology confirmed pT3N0M0 Micropapillary Adenocarcinoma.
- The patient achieved a disease-free status 13 months post-surgery.
Implications:
- Robotic-assisted lobectomy is a safe and feasible surgical option for lung cancer in lung transplant recipients.
- This approach may offer advantages in recovery and oncologic outcomes for this specific patient population.
