Efficacy of the Segment-Counting Method in Predicting Lung Function and Volume Following Stapler-Based Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To investigate the accuracy of a segment-counting method in predicting lung function and volume after stapler-based thoracoscopic segmentectomy in comparison with lobectomy.

Methods

Between 2014 and 2018, patients who underwent these procedures were retrospectively reviewed. Thoracic computed tomography and spirometry data before and 1 year after the surgery were assessed. We evaluated the differences between the predicted values using a segment-counting method and the actual postoperative values for lung function and volume in each group. Sub-analyses were also performed to assess the impact of the number of staples and resected segments in predicting patient outcomes.

Results

We included 116 patients (segmentectomy, 69; lobectomy, 47). Actual postoperative l

SUBMITTER: Yoshiyasu N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9081460 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature