Robot-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy as treatment of a giant bulla.

Journal: Journal of cardiothoracic surgery
Published Date: May 18, 2017

Abstract

BACKGROUND: A bulla is a marked enlarged space within the parenchyma of the lung. Bullae may cause dyspnea by compressing healthy lung parenchyma and can cause a pneumothorax. Also, bullae are associated with malignancy, therefore surgical bullectomy is indicated on preventive basis. This case is unique and therefore valuable because of the remarkable presentation, innovative treatment and the spectacular improvement of lung function and socio-economic performance of the patient.

Authors

  • Rosa Roemers
    Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen (UMCG), Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands. rosaroemers@hotmail.com.
  • Kornelis Patberg
    Department of Pulmonology, Isala Clinics Zwolle, Dokter van Heesweg 2, 8025 AB, Zwolle, The Netherlands.
  • Caroline van de Wauwer
    Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen (UMCG), Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands.
  • Tam Nguyen
    Department of Pulmonology, Isala Clinics Zwolle, Dokter van Heesweg 2, 8025 AB, Zwolle, The Netherlands.
  • Ghada Shahin
    Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Isala Clinics Zwolle, Dokter van Heesweg 2, 8025 AB, Zwolle, The Netherlands.

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