This video describes a robotic-assisted left lower lobectomy and radical lymphadenectomy performed with the Da Vinci Xi surgical system following neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy for a non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
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Cancer
September 10, 2024
September 9, 2024
A 76-year-old male with a PET-avid carcinoid tumor had a robotically-assisted lingulectomy, where unusual lung anatomy required using intraoperative bronchoscopy with Firefly mode to accurately locate and address the tumor.
September 5, 2024
This article explores the complexities of determining resectability in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The authors emphasize that resectability, crucial for deciding treatment pathways, is best assessed by a multidisciplinary tumor board but lacks a standardized definition across clinical guidelines and trials.
September 4, 2024
CTSNet Senior Editor Mara B. Antonoff spoke with Ammara Watkins about “Race and Ethnic Disparities in NSCLC Patients.” Dr. Watkins discussed key findings from her study and possible future solutions.
August 15, 2024
As the understanding of the natural progression of smaller peripheral lung nodules grows, the treatment options and existing paradigms continue to change. One area that is under intense study involves ground glass nodules (GGOs), which are detected by high resolution CT scans.
August 12, 2024
This video discusses the indications for lung autotransplantation and demonstrates the technical steps.
July 24, 2024
This video demonstrates a VATS right basilar segmentectomy for typical carcinoid, highlighting the use of indocyanine green for enhanced visualization.
July 10, 2024
This video presents a case of a robotic-assisted left lower lobectomy with intrapericardial pulmonary vein dissection and division for non-small cell lung cancer.
July 2, 2024
Dr. Mara Antonoff spoke to Dr. Cecilia Pompili on the recently published results of the CheckMate 816 trials and the importance of patient-reported outcomes.
July 1, 2024
This video demonstrates how the authors perform right upper lobectomies. There is never a perfect case, but the authors believe they are managing to reproduce great results with this technique.