Management of calcified hilar lymph nodes during thoracoscopic lobectomies: avoidance of conversions.
Thoracoscopy
conversion
nail lymph nodes
surgery
Journal
Journal of thoracic disease
ISSN: 2072-1439
Titre abrégé: J Thorac Dis
Pays: China
ID NLM: 101533916
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Mar 2019
Mar 2019
Historique:
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2019
pubmed:
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2019
medline:
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2019
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Our objective in this paper is to introduce a new method for handling calcified hilar lymph nodes during lobectomies by video-assisted thoracoscopy that effectively avoids arterial injury and possible conversions. The 12 cases in this study were initially evaluated as eligible and were subsequently scheduled for thoracoscopic lobectomies. However, calcification of the hilar lymph nodes was discovered during the operations, and its presence hampered the conventional process of pulmonary artery dissection. To avoid vessel injuries and subsequent massive bleeding, we developed two techniques specific to the position and exposure of the target vessels and nodes. The space between the bronchus and lymph nodes is exposed by sharp dissection ("scissor first") either before or after suturing the artery. These techniques are illustrated in detail. Seven male and five female patients participated in this study, with an average age of 72.5 years. We performed five right-upper lobectomies, three right-middle lobectomies, three right-lower lobectomies, and a left-lower lobectomy. Using this new technique, no conversions to thoracotomy occurred. The average operation time was 125 minutes, the mean blood loss was 275 mL, and no intra-operative massive bleeding occurred. Two patients experienced minor complications, one pulmonary infection and another postoperative subcutaneous emphysema. The proposed "scissor first" technique provides an effective solution for the thoracoscopic management of calcified hilar lymph nodes, and is a safe and effective method for avoiding arterial injury and conversion.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Our objective in this paper is to introduce a new method for handling calcified hilar lymph nodes during lobectomies by video-assisted thoracoscopy that effectively avoids arterial injury and possible conversions.
METHODS
METHODS
The 12 cases in this study were initially evaluated as eligible and were subsequently scheduled for thoracoscopic lobectomies. However, calcification of the hilar lymph nodes was discovered during the operations, and its presence hampered the conventional process of pulmonary artery dissection. To avoid vessel injuries and subsequent massive bleeding, we developed two techniques specific to the position and exposure of the target vessels and nodes. The space between the bronchus and lymph nodes is exposed by sharp dissection ("scissor first") either before or after suturing the artery. These techniques are illustrated in detail.
RESULTS
RESULTS
Seven male and five female patients participated in this study, with an average age of 72.5 years. We performed five right-upper lobectomies, three right-middle lobectomies, three right-lower lobectomies, and a left-lower lobectomy. Using this new technique, no conversions to thoracotomy occurred. The average operation time was 125 minutes, the mean blood loss was 275 mL, and no intra-operative massive bleeding occurred. Two patients experienced minor complications, one pulmonary infection and another postoperative subcutaneous emphysema.
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
The proposed "scissor first" technique provides an effective solution for the thoracoscopic management of calcified hilar lymph nodes, and is a safe and effective method for avoiding arterial injury and conversion.
Identifiants
pubmed: 31019752
doi: 10.21037/jtd.2019.02.71
pii: jtd-11-03-657
pmc: PMC6462679
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
657-663Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
Conflicts of Interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
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