Robot-assisted segmental resection for intralobar pulmonary sequestration. (2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Konecna, J.; Karenovics, W.; Veronesi, G.; Triponez, F.
• Is Part Of: International journal of surgery case reports. Volume 22(2016)
• Page Start: 83
• Page End: 85
• Publication Date: 2016
• Subjects: CT computed Tomography -- VATS video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery -- ILS intralobar sequestration -- MRI magnetic resonance imaging; Robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery -- Segmental pulmonary resection -- Pulmonary sequestration; Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative -- Periodicals; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2016.03.008
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2210-2612

Abstract

Highlights: The robot-assisted thoracoscopic resection is an appropriate treatment for intralobar pulmonary sequestration. An anatomical sublobar thoracoscopic resection could be safely performed. A robotic technology offer a three-dimensional view and an excellent dexterity enhancing the surgical performance and getting so the surgical procedure more precise. A robot-assisted thoracoscopic resection especially for sublobar resection could be more precise and safe than conventional VATS. We report a first case of robot-assisted anatomical segmental resection for intralobar pulmonary sequestration. Abstract: Introduction: Pulmonary sequestration is a rare congenital malformation found most frequently as intralobar sequestration in the left lower lobe. Complete surgical resection is considered the treatment of choice. Presentation: We present the case of a 29- year-old woman with intralobar pulmonary sequestration (ILS) diagnosed on chest CT. The sequestration was located in the left lower basal segments (segments 9 and 10) and was treated successfully by robot-assisted segmental resection without complication. Discussion: Recently, robot- assisted thoracoscopic lobar resections started to be performed for ILS. The sublobar, segmental resection are reserved mainly for the resection of pulmonary nodules. We report a first case of robot-assisted anatomical segmental resection for ILS. Conclusion: We highlight the role of robotic technology offering three-dimensional view and excellent dexterity enhancing the surgical performance and getting the surgical procedure more precise and safer. This could be useful especially in case of challenging sublobar resections.