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Three-Dimensional Bronchovascular Modelling in Sublobar Pulmonary Resection: A Tool for Personalised Thoracic

Victor A Shahen1, Cheng-Hon Yap2,3,4

  • 1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy, VIC 3065, Australia.

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Three-dimensional (3D) bronchovascular modeling aids surgeons in planning sublobar pulmonary resections for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. This personalized approach improves anatomical understanding and supports tailored surgical strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Medical Imaging
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Sublobar pulmonary resection is gaining traction for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer.
  • Anatomical segmentectomy offers oncological outcomes comparable to lobectomy in select patients.
  • Accurate preoperative identification of variable bronchovascular anatomy is crucial for safe sublobar resections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current and emerging applications of 3D bronchovascular modeling in personalized thoracic surgery.
  • To highlight the limitations of conventional 2D CT imaging for segmental anatomy.
  • To explore how 3D modeling enhances preoperative planning and intraoperative decision-making.

Main Methods:

  • This narrative review synthesizes existing literature on 3D bronchovascular modeling in thoracic surgery.
Keywords:
3D modellinglung cancersegmentectomysublobar resectionsurgical planning

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  • It examines the anatomical principles and imaging limitations relevant to sublobar resections.
  • The review discusses the role of patient-specific 3D models in surgical strategy.

    • Main Results:

    • Conventional 2D CT imaging presents limitations in interpreting complex segmental and subsegmental anatomy.
    • 3D bronchovascular modeling provides patient-specific anatomical representations, overcoming these limitations.
    • 3D models facilitate improved preoperative planning and intraoperative guidance.

    Conclusions:

    • Patient-specific 3D modeling is a valuable tool for personalized thoracic surgery.
    • It supports more tailored operative strategies and individualized surgical care in lung cancer resections.
    • Further exploration of 3D modeling's applications and limitations is warranted.