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Radiofrequency Identification Marker-Guided Right S7 Segmentectomy for a Deeply Located Pulmonary Nodule: A Case
Taichi Matsubara1,2, Fumihiko Kinoshita1,2, Naoya Iwamoto2
1Department of Surgery and Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan.
Surgical Case Reports
|July 13, 2026
Summary
Radiofrequency identification (RFID) marking aids in challenging lung segmentectomies. This technology precisely locates deep nodules in the right S7 segment, ensuring adequate surgical margins for complete tumor resection.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- The right S7 segment is the smallest pulmonary segment, making segmentectomy challenging.
- Centrally located tumors in the S7 segment pose difficulties in achieving adequate surgical margins.
- Radiofrequency identification (RFID) marking systems can improve the detection of small pulmonary nodules and ensure sufficient resection margins.
