Innovative techniques for thoracoscopic lobectomy in postpneumonectomy patients

Contralateral thoracoscopic lobectomy in postlobectomy patients

“…The use of a lobe-selective lung collapse technique using an endobronchial blocker was previously reported in a VATS procedure (11). One of the advantages of bronchial blockers over a tracheal tube is the selective collapse of the entire lung ( Figure S1), thereby making it simpler to obtain perioperative oxygenation.…”

“…performed using an endobronchial blocker (Coopdech endobronchial blocker; Daiken Medical Co. Ltd., Osaka, Japan), as previously described (11). An endobronchial blocker tube was introduced into the lobar bronchus to be resected under bronchoscopy and performed via an endotracheal tube ( Figure 1).…”