In this episode of The Atrium, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaks with Dr. Agathe Seguin-Givelet, a thoracic surgeon at Ambroise Pare-Hartmann Hospital in France, about segmentectomy.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:09 Choosing CT Surgery

02:52 Background

05:23 Indications

10:20 Evidence & Key Trials

16:52 Preop Planning

20:42 Surgical Anatomy

23:14 Approaches

24:39 Step-by-Step

38:40 Pearls & Pitfalls

41:25 Postop Care & Complications

42:55 Key Points

44:03 Training Tips

They explain what segmentectomy is, the differences between segmentectomy and lobectomy, preoperative planning, and the surgical anatomy of the segments. They also explore various approaches, provide a step-by-step guide on how to perform segmentectomy, discuss potential pitfalls, and share training tips.  

The Atrium is a monthly podcast presenting clinical and career-focused topics for residents and early career professionals across all cardiothoracic surgery subspecialties. Watch for next month’s episode on proximal anastomosis with Dr. John Puskas.  

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