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Abstract
Thoracoscopic lobectomy or segmentectomy via the posterior approach is a safe, reliable and reproducible technique. It was first developed by Mr. William Walker from Edinburgh in 1992. The main advantages of the posterior approach include: (I) easy access to posterior hilum and segmental bronchi; (II) safe dissection, as the tips of the instruments are coming towards the operating surgeon; and (III) complete ipsilateral lymph node clearance.Keywords: Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS); lobectomy; minimally invasive surgery; segmentectomy; thoracoscopic
Year: 2014 PMID: 24790843 PMCID: PMC3988311 DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2225-319X.2014.03.11
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Cardiothorac Surg ISSN: 2225-319X