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VATS S6 segmentectomy technique has a clear and defined operative sequence. The hilar structures, artery, vein, and bronchus have few anatomical variations, and when present, they are easily recognizable and manageable. Therefore, the key step that solves this segmentectomy is the identification of the artery in the fissure. Division of the posterior pleural reflection allows access to both the sixth segmental vein (V6) and the sixth segmental bronchus (B6). The division of the pulmonary parenchyma in the main fissure and between the basal pyramid and the sixth segment follows a straight path, with clear references to identify the intersegmental plane; and they are easily accessible from the utility incision.
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Moreno-Mata, N., Fra-Fernández, S., Muñoz-Molina, G.M., Caballero-Silva, U., Cavestany-García Matres, C., Cabañero-Sánchez, A. (2023). Right Upper Segmentectomy (S6). In: Galvez, C., Bolufer, S., Figueroa, S., Obeso, A. (eds) Video-Atlas of VATS Pulmonary Sublobar Resections. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-14455-4_11
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