PURPOSE: Transthoracic thoracoscopic approach is the gold standard in surgical treatment for @entity1514 . However, it is associated with significant chronic postoperative wound discomfort. Currently, limited data are available regarding the subxiphoid approach to the thoracic cavity. The present study is aimed to evaluate the performance of a subxiphoid @entity358 (SAPL) in a @entity235 model. METHODS: The SAPL procedure was performed in 10 @entity235 using a 3-cm incision over the xiphoid process. After thoracic exploration, SAPL was performed under flexible bronchoscopy guidance. The pulmonary vessel was divided with Ligasure and secured with a suture ligature. The bronchus was divided with endostapler. Surgical outcomes were evaluated by the success of @entity358 . RESULTS: SAPL was successfully completed in 9 animals. One animal required conventional thoracotomy to resuture the @entity358 . Another animal encountered small middle lobe laceration after SAPL and died at 8 days postoperation due to @entity649 . CONCLUSION: Subxiphoid @entity358 is technically feasible. Refinement of endoscopic instruments combined with more research evidences may facilitate the development of subxiphoid platform in thoracic surgery.

Feasibility of Subxiphoid Anatomic Pulmonary Lobectomy in a XXXX Model.

@entity235 :: ('9615', 'Species') :: ['canine', 'beagle dogs'] @entity649 :: ('MESH:D012128', 'Disease') :: ['respiratory distress'] @entity358 :: ('MESH:D008171', 'Disease') :: ['pulmonary artery stump', 'anatomic pulmonary lobectomy', 'SAPL and operative complications'] @entity1514 :: ('MESH:D013896', 'Disease') :: ['thoracic disease']
@entity235 :: (9615,Species) :: ['Canine']
