Learning curve for complex segmentectomy via uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for the treatment of early-stage lung cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recently, segmentectomy has emerged as a viable treatment option for early-stage lung cancer. Segmentectomy can be divided into simple segmentectomy and complex segmentectomy. While simple segmentectomy is a relatively straightforward surgical procedure, complex segmentectomy poses a considerable challenge because of its intricate anatomical variations and the need for a complex surgical approach. The introduction of uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) further complicates matters. This study aimed to assess whether thoracic surgeons, who have previously conducted only uniportal VATS lobectomy and simple segmentectomy, could effectively navigate the learning curve when undertaking their first complex segmentectomy procedure.

Methods

A single surge

SUBMITTER: Ahn S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10944734 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature