Our technique of combined full thoracoscopic (no access incision) and posterior midline approach for <i>en bloc</i> resection of non-small cell lung cancer invading the spine: tips and tricks.

ABSTRACT: En bloc resection of lung cancers invading the vertebral column remains a major challenge for both surgeons and patients. At Montsouris Mutualiste Institut, we have a nearly 30-year history of surgically treating such cases. With the development of minimally invasive technology, our technique has also evolved over the time. By introducing thoracoscopy for these complex surgical procedures, we have integrated our recently acquired experience in full thoracoscopy technique for major lung resections, with the extensive historical experience for the treatment of lung cancers invading the spine, of both surgical thoracic and orthopedics teams. This article along with the supplemental video demonstrates our current technique for en bloc resection of lung cancers invading the vertebral col

SUBMITTER: Grigoroiu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12557643 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature