Conversion to thoracotomy during VATS segmentectomy for treatment of symptomatic endobronchial hamartoma

ConclusionWhen a benign tumor of the lung, as endobronchial hamartoma, is located in a segmental bronchus and presents extrabronchial spread, we recommend to perform a parenchymal-sparing surgical resection. In this case surgical team, however, should keep in mind, due to difficult individual dissection of the segmental bronchovascular elements, the possibility of conversion from VATS (video-assisted thoracic surgery) to open thoracotomy.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - Category: Surgery Source Type: research