The Atrium: Segmentectomy

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. Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.