Segmentectomy-oriented anatomical model for enhanced precision surgery of the left upper lobe.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To optimize surgical outcomes and minimize complications in complex segmentectomy of the left upper lobe, we investigated the topographical anatomy of the left upper lobe and developed a segmentectomy-oriented anatomical model.

Methods

A state-of-the-art 3-dimensional computed tomography workstation was used to visualize the intersegmental planes and associated veins to categorize the anatomical patterns influencing surgical procedures during left upper lobe segmentectomy. This included the central vein affecting S¹⁺² (apicoposterior segment) segmentectomy, the transverse S³ (anterior segment) affecting S³ segmentectomy, and other venous branching patterns in 395 patients who underwent thoracic surgery at our institution.

Results

SUBMITTER: Matsuoka S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10859669 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature