Johnson & Johnson Institute
Thoracoscopic lobectomy
Procedure overview
Thoracoscopic lobectomy is a minimally-invasive, anatomic resection of one of the lobes of the lung. It involves the division of the arterial supply, venous drainage, and airway to the lobe. It is typically (although not exclusively) performed for lung cancer.
Indications
- Primary lung cancer
- Solitary metastatic cancer to the lung
- Pulmonary sequestration
- Arteriovenous malformation
References
For complete indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and adverse reactions, please reference full package insert.
Keith D. Mortman MD, prepared this procedure guide on behalf of Johnson & Johnson and its affiliates. The procedure guide reflects the opinions of the individual presenter, and the steps described may not encompass the complete steps of the procedure. Additionally, other surgeons may prefer different techniques, approaches, etc., as individual surgeon experience in his/her clinical practice, as well as patient needs, may dictate variation in procedure steps.
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This presentation is not accredited for CE/CME.
Keith D. Mortman, MD, is compensated by and presenting on behalf of Johnson & Johnson and its affiliates and must present information in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
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