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  • Title: Thoracoscopic one-stage lobectomy and diaphragmatic plication for T3 lung cancer.
    Author: Takahashi Y, Miyajima M, Mishina T, Maki R, Tada M, Tsuruta K, Watanabe A.
    Journal: J Cardiothorac Surg; 2018 Jul 09; 13(1):86. PubMed ID: 29986737.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Combined resection of a phrenic nerve is occasionally required in T3 primary lung carcinomas invading the phrenic nerve to completely remove a malignant tumour, resulting in diaphragmatic paralysis. We describe the first case of thoracoscopic lobectomy and diaphragmatic plication as a one-stage surgery for lung cancer invading the phrenic nerve. CASE PRESENTATION: A 56-year-old woman with a T3N0M0 primary adenosquamous carcinoma in the left upper lobe presented with suspicious invasion to the anterior mediastinal fat tissue and left phrenic nerve and underwent left upper lobectomy, node dissection, and partial resection of the anterior mediastinal fat tissue with the left phrenic nerve. Furthermore, thoracoscopic diaphragmatic plication was performed as a concomitant procedure. The patient's postoperative course was favourable, without any complications, and respiratory function was preserved for 1 year postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS: Thoracoscopic one-stage lobectomy and diaphragmatic plication for T3 lung cancer invading the phrenic nerve is effective for preservation of postoperative pulmonary function.
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