Abstract
Objective To explore the beginning of video-assisted thoracoscopic resection of peripheral lung cancer and lymph node dissection methods and experience. Methods Twenty-one cases of VATS anatomic pulmonary lobectomy and lymph node dissection for treatment of peripheral lung cancer, of which the right lung upper lobe of 9 cases, the mid-1 case, lower lobe 2 cases, left lung upper lobe 4 cases, lower lobe 5 cases. Results The operation was successful, removal of lymph nodes 6 to 15 per case, with an average of 8 to 10. There was no operative death or severe complications. Follow-up 3 to 6 months, no tumor metastasis or recurrence. Conclusions Thoracoscopic lung resection for peripheral lung cancer is feasible and safe, master surgical indications and it could be carried out clinically. Key words: Video-assisted thoracoscope ; Peripheral lung cancer ; Surgery ;
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