The posterior segment of the right upper lobe lends itself to a straightforward anatomic resection. Understanding the anatomy is key, and the authors present two cases that illustrate a stepwise approach.
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September 13, 2017
A life-sized chest model with a lifelike texture was developed to simulate thoracoscopic surgery. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for right lower lobectomy was performed using the model.
September 11, 2017
This video demonstrates a uniportal VATS right lower lobe lobectomy for adenocarcinoma, using advanced instrumentation to decrease the number of instruments used and to achieve the best exposure inside the chest.
September 6, 2017
This 3D video demonstrates a VATS diaphragm plication.
September 5, 2017
Watch a step-by-step video demonstrating a midline sternotomy.
August 29, 2017
The authors present a right axillary artery cannulation in an elderly patient using the Seldinger technique.
August 28, 2017
This video demonstrates an infraclavicular approach to managing Paget-Schroetter Syndrome, a form of thoracic outlet obstruction.
August 22, 2017
This video demonstrates a pericardial patch repair of the right main bronchus intermedius following removal of a subcarinal bronchogenic cyst.
August 16, 2017
In this video, the authors demonstrate a novel “side-to-side, staple line on staple line” technique for intrathoracic esophagogastric anastomoses.
August 15, 2017
This video shows a minimally invasive mitral repair surgery with artificial chordae replacement using the "clip technique" in a patient with severe mitral regurgitation secondary to P2 segment prolapse and rupture of primary order chordae.