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We performed a video-assisted thoracoscopic segmental resection without doing a mini-thoracotomy in two patients (one octogenarian and one with poor lung function) with early stage (T1-2N0) lung cancer located at the lung hilum who required preservation of their cardiopulmonary function. After 2 years of follow-up, both patients are alive without recurrence. We describe the cases and the method used for the video-assisted thoracoscopic segmental resection using an endoscopic stapler.
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Yamada, S., Takeichi, H. & Inoue, H. Compromised video-assisted thoracoscopic segmental resection for high-risk patients with stage I lung cancer near the lung hilum. Jpn J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 54, 409–412 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11748-006-0019-0
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