Novel microwave surgical instrument for use in various lung resection situations

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Takeshi Mimura¹  Yoshinori Yamashita¹  Atsushi Kamigaichi¹ 

[1] Department of General Thoracic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kure Medical Center and Chugoku Cancer Center;

关键词: Microwave surgical instrument;    Incomplete interlobar fissure;    Segmentectomy;    Wedge resection;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s13019-021-01692-8

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract A novel surgical energy device with high sealing ability using microwave technology has been developed. This novel microwave surgical instrument (MSI) is capable of sealing and dissecting a vessel ≤ 5 mm in diameter. The high sealing ability of the MSI enables fine dissection of the lung parenchyma by a scissor-type blade. This device is particularly useful in situations wherein the use of an automatic suturing instrument is difficult. Here, we describe the dissection of the lung parenchyma using this device in three patients (cases 1–3). This device was used for wedge resection of a tumor located close to the pulmonary hilum, for subsegmentectomy, and for dividing incomplete interlobar fissure (cases 1–3, respectively). In all the cases, the postoperative course was uneventful. This MSI is effective for resection of the lung parenchyma, allowing fine tissue dissection and excellent tissue sealing. This technique could assist surgeons in various lung resection cases.

【 授权许可】

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