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Virtual CT thoracoscopy: preoperative simulation for thoracoscopic surgery of esophageal cancer

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Thoracoscopic esophageal surgery is a complex procedure requiring simultaneous dissection of the esophagus and lymph nodes while maintaining the surrounding vessels. Because of the difficulty in obtaining comprehensive views of the operative field, three-dimensional (3-D) images with preoperative information on the vascular system, esophagus, trachea, lungs, lymph nodes, skin, and bones would be extremely helpful in performing the surgery.

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  1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan

    Yoshiaki Morita, Kei Takase, Takayuki Yamada, Akihiro Sato, Shuichi Higano & Shoki Takahashi

  2. Division of Advanced Surgical Science and Technology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan

    Hirofumi Ichikawa

  3. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan, 980-8574

    Yoshiaki Morita

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Morita, Y., Takase, K., Yamada, T. et al. Virtual CT thoracoscopy: preoperative simulation for thoracoscopic surgery of esophageal cancer. Abdom Imaging 32, 679–687 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-006-9165-1

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