title: Thoracoscopic lung segmentectomy simulated by a tailor-made virtual lung: computed bronchography and angiography.
abstract: We describe the benefits of simulating an anatomical lung segmentectomy using multidetector computed tomography bronchography and angiography (tailor-made virtual lung). Preoperative determination of the anatomical intersegmental plane is possible by visualizing the segmental bronchi and pulmonary vein branches. This advanced technique could be useful during thoracoscopic anatomical segmentectomy for lung cancer.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Jikei University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan. akiba@jikei.ac.jp
authors.forename: Tadashi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Akiba
authors.forename: Toshiaki
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Morikawa
authors.forename: Takao
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ohki
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008168:Lung / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D018579:Patient Selection; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000379:methods*; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011857:Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; D012984:Software; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted; D020775:Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome