Left lower sleeve lobectomy and systematic lymph node dissection by single-incision video-assisted thoracic surgery.

Sleeve lobectomy for selected cases of intratracheal tumor has better parenchyma preservation compared to pneumonectomy. And the left lower sleeve lobectomy is considered one of the most complex resections. Thanks to the advancement of equipment and accumulation of skills, video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) sleeve lobectomy has become safe and feasible. Typically, 3-4 ports are used, but the surgery can also be completed through one incision. A 51-year-old male patient with left lower central lung cancer underwent sleeve lobectomy and systematic mediastinal lymphadenectomy by single-incision VATS and recovered uneventfully. Sleeve lobectomy by single-incision video-assisted thoracic surgery is feasible and safe.