This video describes a robotic-assisted left lower lobectomy and radical lymphadenectomy performed with the Da Vinci Xi surgical system following neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy for a non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
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September 10, 2024
September 9, 2024
A 76-year-old male with a PET-avid carcinoid tumor had a robotically-assisted lingulectomy, where unusual lung anatomy required using intraoperative bronchoscopy with Firefly mode to accurately locate and address the tumor.
September 5, 2024
This article explores the complexities of determining resectability in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The authors emphasize that resectability, crucial for deciding treatment pathways, is best assessed by a multidisciplinary tumor board but lacks a standardized definition across clinical guidelines and trials.
September 5, 2024
This article provides a comprehensive guide for students aiming to enter the field of cardiothoracic surgery, by addressing challenges from premedical stages to residency.
September 5, 2024
In this video, the authors share their approach to repairing an intraoperative tracheal injury with a focus on airway management during the repair.
September 4, 2024
CTSNet Senior Editor Mara B. Antonoff spoke with Ammara Watkins about “Race and Ethnic Disparities in NSCLC Patients.” Dr. Watkins discussed key findings from her study and possible future solutions.
September 4, 2024
In this video, a surgeon sketches and explains a surgical procedure using the Bookwalter retractor, emphasizing its role in keeping the surgical site open for better access and visibility. The drawing highlights the retractor's placement and its importance in the operation.
September 3, 2024
The trans-subxiphoid robotic thymectomy is a valid option even for extended thymectomy. Its large view allowed surgeons to perform mediastinal dissection safely and easily while preserving all oncological criteria.
August 29, 2024
Lung transplantation is limited by the availability of donors, with relative scarcity of organs. Aspiration prior to donation is one reason donor organs might be discarded due to concern for acute lung injury, which adversely impacts graft survival.
August 29, 2024
Minimally-invasive pulmonary segmentectomy is an effective method for treating selective cases while preserving lung parenchyma and minimizing perioperative morbidity and length of hospital stay. A fully thoracoscopic multiport approach is often preferred due to its straightforwardness and flexibility, allowing adaptation to unexpected intraoperative