Compromised video-assisted thoracoscopic segmental resection for high-risk patients with stage I lung cancer near the lung hilum.

Abstract

We performed a video-assisted thoracoscopic segmental resection without doing a mini-thoracotomy in two patients (one octogenarian and one with poor lung function) with early stage (T1-2N0) lung cancer located at the lung hilum who required preservation of their cardiopulmonary function. After 2 years of follow-up, both patients are alive without recurrence. We describe the cases and the method used for the video-assisted thoracoscopic segmental resection using an endoscopic stapler.

• Authors: Shunsuke Yamada, Haruka Takeichi, Hiroshi Inoue
• Journal: The Japanese journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery : official publication of the Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery = Nihon Kyobu Geka Gakkai zasshi (Jpn J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg) Vol. 54 Issue 9 Pg. 409-12 (Sep 2006) ISSN: 1344-4964 [Print] Japan
• PMID: 17037399 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Female
• Humans
• Lung (diagnostic imaging)
• Lung Neoplasms (diagnostic imaging, pathology, surgery)
• Neoplasm Staging
• Pneumonectomy (methods)
• Surgical Staplers
• Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted (methods)
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed
• Treatment Outcome