A new approach to left sleeve pneumonectomy: complete VATS left pneumonectomy followed by right thoracotomy for carinal resection and reconstruction.

Toshio FujinoMasayuki TanahashiHaruhiro YukiueEriko SuzukiNaoko YoshiiMasayuki ShitaraYasunori KaminumaHiroshi Niwa

Published in: Surgical case reports (2018)

When thoracoscopic surgery becomes mainstream, this minimally invasive combined thoracoscopic approach might be an optimal option for patients who require left sleeve pneumonectomy.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
robot assisted
thoracic surgery
heart failure
aortic valve replacement
percutaneous coronary intervention