posted on 2021-09-22, 19:57authored byHenrik Aamodt, Rune Eggum, Frode Reier-Nilsen
The totally adherent pleura poses a challenge in
mini-invasive procedures such as the RATS lobectomy. We were introduced to the
SyncroSeal energy device for the DaVinci robot six months ago, and we have
since performed lobectomies in three such patients. In this video we present
our surgical strategy when faced with the totally adherent pleura.