Simultaneously stapled lobectomy: A safe technique for video-assisted thoracic surgery Ralph J. Lewis, MD The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Volume 109, Issue 4, Pages 619-625 (April 1995) DOI: 10.1016/S0022-5223(95)70341-1 Copyright © 1995 Mosby, Inc. Terms and Conditions
Fig. 1 Simultaneously stapled lobectomies performed. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 1995 109, 619-625DOI: (10.1016/S0022-5223(95)70341-1) Copyright © 1995 Mosby, Inc. Terms and Conditions
Fig. 2 Patient position and incisions. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 1995 109, 619-625DOI: (10.1016/S0022-5223(95)70341-1) Copyright © 1995 Mosby, Inc. Terms and Conditions
Fig. 3 Fissure completed with ELC 35 stapler. Structures at base of lobe exposed. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 1995 109, 619-625DOI: (10.1016/S0022-5223(95)70341-1) Copyright © 1995 Mosby, Inc. Terms and Conditions
Fig. 4 TL60 stapler being guided by a red rubber catheter. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 1995 109, 619-625DOI: (10.1016/S0022-5223(95)70341-1) Copyright © 1995 Mosby, Inc. Terms and Conditions
Fig. 5 Four rows of staples sealing all structures in their normal anatomic configuration. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 1995 109, 619-625DOI: (10.1016/S0022-5223(95)70341-1) Copyright © 1995 Mosby, Inc. Terms and Conditions