World journal of surgery
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World journal of surgery · Jul 2013
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery sleeve lobectomy with bronchoplasty.
We review our experiences with video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) sleeve lobectomy with bronchoplasty for NSCLC. The safety, effectiveness, indications, and operation precautions of this approach were examined. ⋯ Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery sleeve lobectomy with bronchoplasty is a safe and effective surgical approach in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. The operating incision placed at the 4th intercostal space on the anterior axillary line is convenient for anastomosis our experience shows that anastomosis combining simple continuous suture of the membranous part of bronchus and simple interrupted suture anastomosis of the cartilaginous part of the bronchus is fast and secure. Moreover, preserving the azygos vein does not affect the anastomosis.