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Sub-superior (S*) segmentectomy of the lung-first case report from India
Sai Naga Sri Sajja1, Vijayraj S Patil1, Megha B1
1Department of Surgical Oncology, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560029 India.
Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
|March 16, 2026
Summary
This study details the first reported case in India of a combined superior (S6) and sub-superior (S*) segmentectomy for lung metastasis. Recognizing the S* segment is crucial for precise lung surgery and preserving function.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Surgical Anatomy
- Oncology
Background:
- Oligometastatic lung lesions often require curative-intent surgery.
- Segmentectomy is a parenchyma-sparing approach demanding precise anatomical knowledge.
- The sub-superior (S*) segment is an underrecognized lower lobe variant with significant incidence.
Keywords:
Extended segmentectomyFirst in IndiaMetastasectomyModified inflation-deflation techniqueOMPSSub-superior segmentMore Related Videos
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