Penrose drain tube as a guide for endostaplers during lobectomy via video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
Journal
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon
Journal Volume
58
Journal Issue
3
Pages
184-185
Date Issued
2010
Author(s)
Abstract
Endostaplers are widely used in pulmonary lobectomy procedures performed through video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Using them to approach fused pulmonary fissures during VATS lobectomy procedures is safer and quicker than manual techniques. However, the direction of endostaplers is sometimes limited by the location of the working ports, which may result in difficulties in positioning the endostaplers or even traction or laceration of peripheral lung tissue. We describe here a useful surgical technique that uses a Penrose drain tube as a guide for the endostapler, making its use to divide fused pulmonary fissures during VATS lobectomy easier and safer. ? Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart New York.
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Other Subjects
article; clinical effectiveness; human; lung; lung lobectomy; patient safety; Penrose drain tube; pleura; priority journal; pulmonary vein; surgical instrument; surgical stapling; surgical technique; thorax surgery; Drainage; Endoscopes; Humans; Lung Neoplasms; Pneumonectomy; Surgical Staplers; Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted; Treatment Outcome
Type
journal article