Video‐Assisted Thoracoscopic Extirpation of the Tracheobronchial Lymph Nodes in Dogs

Abstract

Thoracoscopic TBLN extirpation is a feasible technique in dogs with normal TBLN and may be useful for obtaining more detailed staging on microscopic disease status in oncologic patients with normal-sized TBLNs. Further study is warranted to determine the feasibility and limitations of this technique in clinical patients with overt lymphadenopathy.

Comparison of acute phase reaction and postoperative stress in pigs undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic versus thoracotomy pneumonectomy

“…Experimental pneumonectomy has been performed in pigs [5], and the short-term outcome of thoracoscopic lung lobectomy for primary lung tumors has been performed in dogs [6]. Several studies on VATS procedures in animals have evaluated stress parameters and postoperative outcomes [7, 8]; there have also been studies into the outcomes of VATS lobectomy [9]. …”

Advances in Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery, Thoracoscopy

“…16) or an endobronchial blocker. 21,22,29,30 Three to four 5.5-and/or 11.5-mm cannulas are typically required for VATS lung lobectomy. For access to cranial lung lobes, cannulas are placed in triangulating fashion along the ninth and tenth intercostal spaces (Fig.…”

“…Tracheobronchial lymphadenectomy is feasible in dogs and has recently been described in clinical and experimental settings. 22,29 Tracheobronchial lymphadenectomy is performed in lateral recumbency and OLV is recommended to facilitate visualization of the tracheobronchial lymph nodes (TBLN) and to impart increased safety during the dissection. 22,29 The left TBLNs are approached from the left side and the central and right TBLNs are approached from the right.…”

“…22,29 Tracheobronchial lymphadenectomy is performed in lateral recumbency and OLV is recommended to facilitate visualization of the tracheobronchial lymph nodes (TBLN) and to impart increased safety during the dissection. 22,29 The left TBLNs are approached from the left side and the central and right TBLNs are approached from the right. 29 The affected hemithorax is clipped completely from dorsal to ventral across midline and from the caudal cervical region to the cranial abdomen.…”

“…22,29 The left TBLNs are approached from the left side and the central and right TBLNs are approached from the right. 29 The affected hemithorax is clipped completely from dorsal to ventral across midline and from the caudal cervical region to the cranial abdomen. Dogs are positioned in lateral recumbency with the dorsal spine slightly elevated.…”