Takashi Suda, Shuhei Ashikari, Sachiko Tochii, Hiroshi Sugimura, Yoshinobu Hattori
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY 97(2) 718-719 2014年2月
We report a case of single-incision bilateral partial lung resection using the subxiphoid approach. This approach requires a 3-cm incision in the abdomen, making it aesthetically favorable. In addition, it does not cause postoperative intercostal neuropathy, and postoperative pain is minimal because the intercostal space is bypassed. Moreover, this technique enables exposure to both lungs through a single incision and has potential for widespread use if maneuverability can be increased by improving the instruments used. (C) 2014 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons