A Novel Technique to Optimize Uniportal Thoracoscopic Right Middle Lobectomy

Abstract

The study aimed to describe a novel port design and simple surgical strategy for uniportal thoracoscopic right middle lobectomy. In this approach, a 3- to 4-cm incision was created at the sixth intercostal space posterior to the scapular line. The surgery was performed by serial division of the anterior oblique fissure, vein, bronchus, artery, and horizontal fissure. Based on our preliminary experience, this approach could provide an appropriate direction and angle for dissection and stapling, solving the challenge of conventional uniportal right middle lobectomy.