Abstract
Totally endoscopic lobectomies or segmentectomies are considered as challenging. Because of the endoscopic vision with its magnification and unusual viewpoints, the anatomical landmarks are changed. In addition, restricted tissue manipulation and use of endoscopic instruments are disturbing. Eventually, as mentioned by T. L. Demmy, performing endoscopic major pulmonary resection means relearning the procedures. The aim of this chapter is to stress several technical details that we have found helpful. Most of these tips and tricks can be modified according to the surgeon’s preferences and will anyway evolve with upcoming technologies. The key-points are:
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Gossot, D. (2010). Tips and tricks. In: Atlas of Endoscopic Major Pulmonary Resections. Springer, Paris. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-2-287-99777-8_2
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