Fig. 2

Intraoperative views. A Endobronchial suction tube involving the dissected right lower lobe bronchus (arrow). B Curved bipolar dissector allowed the surgeon to pinch the staple individually while grasping the bronchus with cadiere forceps to prevent it from moving. C All the staples involved with the suction tube were successfully removed. D Primary closure of the defect in the bronchial stump caused by the removal of the staple (arrow head). E Three interrupted suture ligations were placed at the defect in the bronchial stump. F Covering the bronchial stump with a pedicled pericardial fat pad