Segmentectomy that creates one, linear intersegmental plane, with a relatively easier procedure, could be considered simple segmentectomy, that is, resection of the superior segmentectomy of the lower lobe, the upper division, or lingula segment of the left upper lobe. Segmentectomy that creates ...
Resection of pulmonary recurrences on the residual lung after pneumonectomy for metastases is exceptional. A 37-year-old woman was submitted to left extended pleuro-pneumonectomy after left leg amputation for fibrosarcoma. At 43 months later, a wedge resection on the right lower lobe was performed ...
Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery assisted right lower lobe pulmonary wedge metastasis removal in a 5-year-old boy with rhabdomyosarcoma is reported. This approach is considered to be safe and appropriate for such lesions requiring minimal access and early recovery. Keywords Thoracoscopic assi...