title: Video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy: operative technique.
abstract: In this study, we present our technique for performing video-assisted lobectomy. This is presented in clear, easy-to-follow, sequential steps, noting variations on the most established technique and the rationale for this divergence. We also provide an instrument preference card, some operative tips and high-quality videos.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK marco.scarci@nhs.net.
authors.forename: Marco
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Scarci
authors.affiliation: Division of Thoracic Surgery, European Institute of Oncology, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: Alessandro
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pardolesi
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK.
authors.forename: Edward Joseph
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Caruana
authors.affiliation: Division of Thoracic Surgery, European Institute of Oncology, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Petrella
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK.
authors.forename: Piergiorgio
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Solli
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D056888:Patient Positioning / Q000379:methods; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D020775:Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Humans; Lobectomy; Video-assisted surgery