Influence of stapling the intersegmental planes on lung volume and function after segmentectomy

CONCLUSIONS
Stapling does not lead to less preserved volume or function than electrocautery in the division of the intersegmental planes.

Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 25, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tao, H., Tanaka, T., Hayashi, T., Yoshida, K., Furukawa, M., Yoshiyama, K., Okabe, K. Tags: Pleura Thoracic Source Type: research