Three-dimensional lung reconstructions for the localization of lung nodules to be resected during surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The localization of lung nodules is challenging during thoracoscopy. In this study, we evaluated the use of three-dimensional (3D) lung reconstruction for use in the operating room to guide the identification of lung nodules during thoracoscopy.

Methods

This was a single-center retrospective study. All consecutive patients undergoing thoracoscopic resection of lung nodules were included in the study. Patients were retrospectively divided into two groups based upon whether the thoracoscopic resection was performed with the assistance (3D group) or not (standard group) of 3D lung reconstruction. The operative time (minutes) to detect lung nodules was statistically compared between the two study groups in relation to the characteristics of lung nodules as size, local

SUBMITTER: Natale G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10693940 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature