Fissureless technique of robotic left lingular segmentectomy for primary lung cancer with incomplete fissure: a case report

Abstract Background Pulmonary segmentectomy for a lung with an incomplete interlobar fissure may complicate persistent air leakage. The fissureless technique is often used in lobectomy to prevent persistent air leakage. We herein describe successful use of the fissureless technique for segmentectomy...

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Main Authors: Masahiro Yanagiya, Masaaki Nagano, Jun Nakajima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02211-7