Preoperative lung surface localization for pulmonary wedge resection: a single-center experience.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Preoperative lung surface localization is effective in sublobar resection for small lung nodules. However, the efficacy may vary depending on the underlying conditions of the lung and tumor, as well as the technique. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and limitations of preoperative lung surface localization for wedge resection by analyzing the outcomes of computed tomography (CT)-guided percutaneous marking and virtual-assisted lung mapping (VAL-MAP).

Methods

We investigated 215 patients who underwent curative wedge resection for malignant tumors using CT-guided localization or VAL-MAP from 1998 to 2018 in our institute. Each resected nodule was assessed for successful resection, which was defined as complete resection with adequate margins.

Results

SUBMITTER: Yanagiya M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7330346 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature