bronchoplastic resection
Surgical technique preserving lung tissue by reconstructing airways rather than performing larger resections.
Full Definition
Bronchoplastic resection, also known as sleeve resection, is a lung-conserving surgical technique used when tumors involve the bronchus but do not require removal of the entire lobe. The procedure involves excising the tumor-containing segment of bronchus and reconstructing the airway by anastomosing the proximal and distal bronchial ends. This technique allows preservation of functional lung parenchyma that would otherwise be sacrificed in a standard lobectomy. Bronchoplastic resection is particularly valuable in patients with limited pulmonary reserve or bilateral disease where maximum lung preservation is essential. The procedure requires advanced surgical expertise and careful patient selection.
Usage
Usage note: Lung-sparing technique requiring specialized surgical expertise; also called sleeve resection.
In Context
- "Bronchoplastic resection was performed to preserve the middle and lower lobes." — Operative report
- "The patient was an excellent candidate for sleeve resection given the central tumor location." — Surgical consultation