Abstract
A 75-year-old male patient with a history of previous right lung transplant presented with left upper lobe squamous cell carcinoma. Endobronchial ultrasound and positron emission tomography displayed no mediastinal lymphadenopathy. A ventilation-perfusion scan displayed minimal perfusion to the native lung. Left robot-assisted lysis of adhesions, decortication, left upper lobectomy, and mediastinal lymphadenectomy were performed. The patient tolerated the procedure well. Final pathology displayed pT2a, n0, m0. Lobectomy is a safe and efficient treatment of native lung malignancy in the setting of previous lung transplant with minimally functioning native lung.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 567-569 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 2022 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- lobectomy
- lung cancer
- lung squamous cell carcinoma
- lung transplant
- robotic surgery