This third edition Atlas of Endoscopic Major Pulmonary Resections describes in detail the totally thoracoscopic approach to major pulmonary resections, in which only endoscopic instruments and monitor control are used. Pulmonary lobectomies and segmentectomies are presented step by step, using brief technical notes and high-quality, clearly labeled still images. Each chapter begins with information on the anatomical background, which is illustrated in three-dimensional reconstructions. In turn, technical 'tricks' and specific pitfalls are explained in pictograms. The technical descriptions presented here are based on the author's own technique, which in some cases differs from other video-assisted approaches. The goal is for surgeons embarking on video-assisted major pulmonary resections - regardless of which approach they use - to find helpful hints and guidance on this totally new vision of pulmonary and mediastinal anatomy.The first edition of this atlas was released at a time when video-assisted major pulmonary resections were just emerging as a valid alternative to conventional techniques. In the second edition, chapters on sublobar resections, as a new alternative to lobectomy in selected patients, were added. In this third edition, as the interest in sublobar resections is growing, and because they are challenging, the technique is dealt with in depth. In particular, readers will be introduced to new imaging technologies to support these techniques.

PrefaceIntroduction Part I: General notionsChapter 1 Anatomical bases for thoracoscopic major pulmonary resectionsChapter 2 Target localizationChapter 3 BasicsChapter 4 Complications of for thoracoscopic major pulmonary resectionsChapter 5: Lymph node dissection<br>Part II: Lobectomies Chapter 7 Right upper lobeChapter 8 Middle lobeChapter 9 Right Lower lobeChapter 10 Right lower lobeChapter 11 Left upper lobeChapter 12 Left lower lobe<br>PART III: Segmentectomies Chapter 13 General considerationsChapter14  Intersegmental plane: technical aspectsChapter 15   Right Upper lobe: S1+2-segmentectomyChapter 16   Right Upper lobe: S2-segmentectomyChapter 17 Right upper lobe: S3 segmentectomyChapter 18 Right lower lobe: S6 segmentectomyChapter 19 Right lower lobe: basilar segmentectomyChapter 20 Right lower lobe: S9+10 segmentectomyChapter 21 Right lower lobe: segments 7 and 8Chapter 22 Left upper lobe: lingula sparing segmentectomyChapter 23 Left Upper lobe: S1+2-segmentectomyChapter 24 Left upper lobe: lingulectomyChapter 25 Left lower lobe: S6 segmentectomyChapter 26 Left lower lobe: basilar segmentsChapter 27 Left lower lobe: limited segmentectomies