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T Yokoyama1, M J Derrick, A W Lee

  • 1Pacific Cardiothoracic Surgery Group, St. Vincent Medical Center, Los Angeles, Calif.

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Concomitant cardiac and pulmonary resection surgery for lung cancer is safe and effective. This combined approach during cardiopulmonary bypass showed minimal complications and short hospital stays for patients.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Thoracic Oncology

Background:

  • Bronchogenic carcinoma is often diagnosed incidentally during preoperative imaging for cardiac conditions.
  • Managing patients requiring both cardiac surgery and pulmonary resection presents unique clinical challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of performing concomitant cardiac operations and pulmonary resections for lung cancer.
  • To assess the impact on cardiopulmonary bypass time and postoperative outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 11 patients (aged 52-81) undergoing combined cardiac surgery and pulmonary resection between 1988-1992.
  • All procedures utilized midline sternotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass.
  • Pulmonary procedures included wedge resections, lobectomies, and double lobectomies.

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Main Results:

  • All resected lesions were non-small-cell lung cancers (stages I and II).
  • No operative deaths or major postoperative complications were observed.
  • Average cardiopulmonary bypass time was 143 minutes, with no significant prolongation for combined procedures.

Conclusions:

  • Concomitant cardiac surgery and pulmonary resection can be safely performed using cardiopulmonary bypass.
  • This combined approach is associated with minimal morbidity and short hospital stays.
  • The technique is effective for managing patients with incidental lung cancer requiring cardiac surgery.