title: Optimization of lymph node dissection with VATS right upper lobectomy.
abstract: Video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy (VATSL) has developed rapidly. As per the requirements of tumor staging and oncotherapy, the technique of VATS mediastinal lymph node dissection plays an important role. With our experience, lymph node dissection can be performed very well on the condition that surgical process and skills be optimized.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310006, China.
authors.forename: Hui-Wen
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Miao
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310006, China.
authors.forename: Zhou-Miao
authors.initials: ZM
authors.lastname: Chen
keywords: Video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS); lung cancer; lymphadenectomy