General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

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Enhancing identification of early-stage lung adenocarcinomas through solid component analysis of three-dimensional computed tomography images	27
Lateral approach using grasping technic for uniportal major lung resection	25
Diagnosis of new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation is important	22
Is the QRS duration useful for determining the optimal timing of pulmonary valve replacement after tetralogy of Fallot repair?	21
Hemodynamic predictors of negative false lumen remodeling after frozen elephant trunk for acute aortic dissection	17
Radial artery vs saphenous vein grafts for sequential coronary bypass grafting as a second conduit for the left coronary territory	17
Intraoperative margin assessment by wireless signals in thoracoscopic anterior (S3) segmentectomy using a radiofrequency identification marker	16
Evaluating air leakage from staple line reinforcements in anatomical pulmonary resection (AIRSTOP): a prospective randomized controlled trial protocol	16
Impact of frailty on the long-term outcomes of elderly patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma	16
A successful trimodality therapy for difficult-to-diagnose primary mediastinal dedifferentiated liposarcoma, which originated from the perihilar fat and invaded the right lungs	16
Computed tomography-guided lymphangiography from the para-aortic lymph node: a useful approach for chylothorax after esophagectomy	14
Preemptive fenestrated endovascular repair aimed at perfusion of cervical branches in acute type B aortic dissection	13
Uniportal left S1 + 2 segmentectomy	12
Improving survival after pulmonary metastasectomy for sarcoma: analysis of prognostic factors	11
Comparison of radiological and pathological tumor sizes in resected non-small cell lung cancer	11
Aortic wall degeneration late after ascending aortic wrapping	11
Combined cardiac surgery procedures and liver transplant: a single-center experience	11
Outcomes of lung cancer surgery in patients with COVID-19 history: a single center cohort study	10
Comparison of new-onset post-operative atrial fibrillation between patients receiving carvedilol and metoprolol after off-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery	10
A prospective comparative study of thoracoscopic transareolar and uniportal approaches for young male patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax	8
Letter to Editor: Predictive value of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio on acute kidney injury after on-pump coronary artery bypass: a retrospective, single-center study	8
Pectus cross bars increase hospital readmission rates due to serous pleural effusion	8
Efficacy, safety, and optimal timing of single-trocar video-assisted flexible thoracoscopic debridement under local anesthesia for complicated parapneumonic empyema	8
Risk factor analysis for aortic dissection after aortic valve replacement in patients with tricuspid aortic valve	8
Utility of interfacility patient transfer after radiofrequency identification marker placement for precise sublobar resection of small pulmonary nodules	7

Long-term results of one-and-a-half ventricle repair with open azygos vein	7
Novel transparent patch as an adjunct to adult pulmonary valve replacement	7
Clinical features and treatment of bronchial rupture of pulmonary hydatid cyst in children: a retrospective study of 36 patients	7
Ground glass opacity: can we correlate radiological and histological features to plan clinical decision making?	7
Surgical aortic valve replacement provides better left ventricular mass regression than transcatheter aortic valve replacement in patients with small aortic annulus	7
Brachial plexus injury and upper rib fracture after median sternotomy in cardiac surgery	7
Segmentectomy versus lobectomy: does FEV1.0 change accurately reflect the postoperative cardiopulmonary function?	7
A sealant with a hemostatic mechanism independent of the blood coagulation function was effective in both elective and emergency surgery for thoracic aorta	6
Letter to Editor: Incidence and risk factors of acute cholecystitis after cardiovascular surgery	6
Advances and safe use of energy devices in lung cancer surgery	6
Vagus nerve/recurrent laryngeal nerve ratio: proposal of a new parameter predicting left vocal cord palsy using intraoperative nerve monitoring during esophagectomy	6
Comparison of early recurrence in young-onset primary spontaneous pneumothorax following surgery using different covering methods	6
Association between frailty and long-term outcomes among patients undergoing thoracic aortic surgery via median sternotomy	6
Non-stapling thoracoscopic surgery for spontaneous pneumothorax in young patients	6
Single-stage repair of the right aortic arch with Kommerell diverticulum through the right thoracotomy with SIRC approach	6
Postoperative outcomes of valve reoperation are associated with the number of previous cardiac operations	6
Outcomes of thoracic endovascular aortic repair for complicated type B acute aortic dissection from a multicenter Japanese post-market surveillance study	6
No survival benefit of primary tumor resection for non-small cell lung cancer patients with unexpectedly detected pleural disseminated nodules in the era of targeted therapy	6
Two cases of catastrophic deterioration and multiple leaflet detachment in Trifecta valves	6
Peripheral pulmonary mucous gland adenoma with a cavity mimicking lung cancer	6
Sequential composite BIMA grafting for 3v-CAD: factors that predict successful outcome of the one-inflow and two-inflow revascularization techniques	6
Video-assisted thoracoscopic tracheal resection with only endobronchial intubation	6
Acknowledgment to reviewers	5
Postoperative results of the in situ fenestrated open stent technique for acute aortic dissection type A	5
Modification of the Nuss procedure: the crossed bar technique for new subtypes of pectus excavatum	5
Externally mounted versus internally mounted leaflet aortic bovine pericardial bioprosthesis: meta-analysis	5
Postoperative pneumothorax occurrence in patients with Marfan syndrome	5
Septic pulmonary embolism secondary to prosthetic conduit fungal endocarditis in a child	5
Self-expandable transcatheter valve is a potentially useful option for a failing small surgical aortic bioprosthetic valve	5
Predictors of late outcomes after concomitant tricuspid valve repair with left-sided valve surgery	5
“Critical insights into the analysis of the changes in health‑related quality of life and employment status after surgery in patients with lung cancer”	5
Strict control of phosphorus concentration of hemodialysis patients may decrease structural valve deterioration after aortic valve replacement	5
Minimally invasive surgery for anterior flail chest injury in the acute phase: series of 10 cases	5
IABP use and outcomes in cardiac valvular surgery: a closer look!	5
Correction: Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2020	5
Hypercoagulable state and effect of low-molecular-weight heparin prophylaxis on coagulation after lung cancer resection: results from thrombo-elastography	4
A comparative analysis of segmentectomy-aswere medicated withinsociated factors influencing bronchial tortuosity in early-stage left upper lung cancer	4
Splenic infarction after left upper lobectomy: a report of a case	4
Risks factors of adverse clinical outcomes in asymptomatic mitral regurgitation patients with preserved ejection fraction: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Near-infrared spectroscopy device selection affects intervention management for cerebral desaturation during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery	4
The effect of adding an open distal anastomosis to proximal aneurysm repairs in bicuspid aortopathy	4
Application of “suction-guided stapling” during uniportal thoracoscopic major lung resection	4
Preoperative physical activity is associated with prognosis in patients with esophageal cancer undergoing thoracoscopic–laparoscopic esophagectomy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy	4
Pericardiectomy for constrictive pericarditis at a single Japanese center: 20 years of experience	4
Proposal of a new classification: “sealed type” postinfarction left ventricular free wall rupture	4
A comparison between stand-alone left atrial appendage occlusion and resection as a method of preventing cardiogenic thromboembolic stroke	4
Pannus-related left main trunk ostial stenosis after aortic valve replacement	4
Tranexamic acid after cardiopulmonary bypass does not increase risk of postoperative seizures: a retrospective study	4
Contemporary surgical management of complete atrioventricular septal defect with tetralogy of Fallot in Japan	4
Enteric-type thymic adenocarcinoma: a case report and literature review focusing on prognosis based on histological subtypes	4

Single lung transplantation using a lung graft from a donor whose contralateral lung is not suitable for lung transplantation	4
STAT3 activation in thymic epithelial tumors: correlation with cyclin D1, JAK3, and clinical behavior	4
Risk factors for distal stent graft-induced new entry after frozen elephant trunk procedure in chronic aortic dissection	4
Upper partial sternal split for pediatric cardiac surgery	4
Surgical outcomes of the systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunt: risk factors of post-operative acute events and effectiveness of regulation of pulmonary blood flow with metal clips	4
Correction to: Prognostic significance of preoperative to postoperative serum carcinoembryonic antigen ratio after lobectomy for lung adenocarcinoma	4
Letter to editor: to cover or not to cover, to promote adhesions or not? Comment on: “comparison of early recurrence in young-onset primary spontaneous pneumothorax following surgery using different c	4
An accurate prediction of negative lymph node metastasis with consideration of glucose metabolism in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer	4
Differences of mid-term outcomes in debranching thoracic endovascular aortic repair between zone 0 and zone 1–2 landing	4
The efficacy of rhomboid intercostal block for pain management after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a prospective, randomized-controlled trial	4
Computed tomography radiomics-based distinction of invasive adenocarcinoma from minimally invasive adenocarcinoma manifesting as pure ground-glass nodules with bubble-like signs	4
Postoperative pulmonary function of patients with lung cancer and interstitial lung abnormalities	4
Reconstruction of right ventricular outflow tract with severe calcification: lantern procedure	4
Impact of the expanded indication of robot-assisted thoracic surgery for mediastinal tumors	4
Trends in open lobectomy outcomes for lung cancer over the last 15 years: national cohort	4
Learning curve of robotic surgery for lung cancer: analysis for two surgeons during the COVID-19 pandemic	3
WTAP-mediated m6A modification on BASP1 mRNA contributes to ferroptosis in AAA	3
Limited upper mini-sternotomy approach for closed heart surgery in the newborns and infants	3
Evaluation of the blood flow in reconstructed gastric tube and its relation to anastomosis leakage	3
The importance of diaphragmatic surgery, chemical pleurodesis and postoperative hormonal therapy in preventing recurrence in catamenial pneumothorax: a retrospective cohort study	3
Association between recovery from desaturation after stair climbing and postoperative complications in lung resection	3
Real-world observation of pain scores using patient-reported outcome measures in lung cancer surgery	3
One-step thoracotomy approach for atrial-esophageal fistula repair without cardiopulmonary bypass	3
Successful thoracoscopic resection of an esophageal bronchogenic cyst	3
Evaluation of myocardial work changes after lung resection—the significance of surgical approach: an echocardiographic comparison between VATS and thoracotomy	3
A case of tricuspid atresia with pulmonary valve absence coexisting coronary-right ventricular fistula	3
Radial artery versus right mammary artery: the fight is always open, and statistics rule	3
Comparison of the short-term outcomes and the incidence of post-thoracotomy pain syndrome between dual-portal and multi-portal robotic-assisted thoracic surgery	3
Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block in coronary artery bypass surgery: the role of local anesthetic volume—a prospective, randomized study	3
Extensive aortic root endocarditis caused ventricular septal rupture	3
Feasibility and safety of uniport robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in initial series of anatomical pulmonary resections under learning curve	3
CircRUNX1 drives the malignant phenotypes of lung adenocarcinoma through mediating the miR-5195-3p/HMGB3 network	3
Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2020	3
Aortic floating thrombus in patients with COVID-19: a report of eight cases	3
To cross or not to cross pectus bars: is this already a dilemma?	3
Correction to: Long-term outcomes and prognostic factors after aortic valve surgery in patients with Takayasu arteritis	3
Comprehensive multi-modality treatment of thoracic aorta pseudoaneurysms: a single-center experience	3
An independent prognostic factor in surgical cases of pleural empyema caused by common bacteria is the presence of a fistula	3
Intraoperative robotic surgical system-related problems in robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery	3
Comparison of long-term outcomes between off-pump and on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting using Japanese nationwide cardiovascular surgery database	3
Robotic portal right upper sleeve lobectomy with pulmonary arterioplasty	3
Long-term results of the frozen elephant trunk technique in primary chronic type B aortic dissection	3
Surgical indication of pulmonary metastasis arising from osteosarcoma or soft tissue sarcoma	3
Successful bridge to transplantation with long-term support using Berlin heart EXCOR in a child with failing Fontan	3
Positive bag lavage cytology during thoracoscopic surgery for lung cancer is a significant predictor of locoregional recurrence	3
A novel approach to the lung apex avoiding dissection of severe pleural adhesions	2
Acknowledgment to reviewers	2
A 30 year experience of truncus arteriosus repair at a single institution: usefulness of staged approach for complicated lesions	2
Validation of the simplified cough symptom score in non-small cell lung cancer patients after surgery	2
Cardioprotective effect of St. Thomas’ Hospital No. 2 solution against age-related changes in aquaporin-7-deficient mice	2
Mitral valve surgery for atrial functional mitral regurgitation: predicting recurrent mitral regurgitation and mid-term outcome	2
Prosthetic vascular graft rupture caused by claw-type rib fixation strut: a case report	2
Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for lung cancer: the current opinions and future perspectives of thoracic surgeons in Japan	2
Myocardial ischemia risk in Fontan candidates with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum	2
Relationship between walking distance within the first 24 h following lung cancer surgery and clinical outcomes	2
Three-dimensional image simulation for lung segmentectomy from unenhanced computed tomography data	2
Simultaneous transapical transcatheter aortic and mitral valve replacement in patients with severe valve dysfunction: initial experience	2
Which pneumothorax volume/size measurement method can best predict surgical indication in primary spontaneous pneumothorax patients? A comparison of six different methods	2
Novel pulmonary abdominal normothermic regional perfusion circuit for simultaneous in-donor evaluation and preservation of lungs and abdominal organs in donation after circulatory death	2
Translational model of vein graft failure following coronary artery bypass graft in atherosclerotic microswine	2
Thoracic endovascular aortic repair of a ruptured acute type B aortic dissection presenting with right hemothorax: a case report and review of the literature	2
Prognostic value of TCBI for short-term outcomes in ATAD patients undergoing surgery	2
Type A aortic dissection with left coronary malperfusion	2
Incidence and risk factors of acute cholecystitis after cardiovascular surgery	2
Factors related to clinical outcomes in blunt thoracic injuries	2
Novel three-dimensional image simulation for lung segmentectomy developed with surgeons’ perspective	2
Contemporary short-term outcomes of surgery for aortic stenosis: transcatheter vs. surgical aortic valve replacement	2
Study on the relationship among typhoon, climate change, and acute Stanford type A aortic dissection in southern of Zhejiang in China	2
Optimal size of Frozenix for true thoracic aneurysms: is downsizing an option?	2
A simple closure method for a mechanical aortic valve in left ventricular assist device implantation	2
Prognostic factors for pulmonary carcinoid with positive lymph node after surgical resection: a SEER database study	2
Safety and efficacy of salvage surgery for non-small cell lung cancer: a retrospective study of 46 patients from four Keio-affiliated hospitals	2
Artificial pneumothorax suppresses postoperative inflammatory reaction in mediastinal tumor surgery	2
Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2023	2
Short- and Midterm outcomes of modified robotic tricuspid annuloplasty for secondary tricuspid regurgitation	2
Impact of prolonged cardiopulmonary resuscitation on outcomes in heart transplantation with higher risk donor heart	2
Presurgical assessment of flow variability in an azygos vein aneurysm using 4D-flow MRI	2
Bioprosthetic versus mechanical valves for mitral valve replacement in patients < 70 years: an updated pairwise meta-analysis	2
Long-term outcomes after aortic valve surgery in patients with aortic regurgitation with preserved ejection fraction and left ventricular dilation	2
Is surgery a risk factor for contralateral recurrence pneumothorax in adolescent with primary spontaneous pneumothorax?	2

Impacts of complications after esophageal cancer surgery on health-related quality of life and nutritional status	2
Removal of a frozen elephant trunk using a polyvinyl tube	2
Anatomical lung resection for left lung cancer after thoracic aortic replacement	2
Anatomical resection for right B3 downwards-shifting malformation	2
Survival impact of pathologic features after salvage lung resection following definitive chemoradiotherapy or systemic therapy for initially unresectable lung cancer	2
The effect of lobar shifting following right upper lobectomy on postoperative pulmonary function	2
Effects of continuous erector spinae plane block on postoperative pain in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a randomized controlled study	2
Successful lung transplantation after prone positioning in an ineligible donor: a case report	2
Aortic floating thrombus and COVID‑19	2
Coronary ostial angioplasty for juvenile Takayasu arteritis involving the coronary artery using external iliac artery grafts	2
Predictive factors for size change of aorta in patients with acute blunt traumatic aortic injury	2
Modifying strategies for SDF-1/CXCR4 interaction during mesenchymal stem cell transplantation	2
Effectiveness and safety of a newly introduced multidisciplinary perioperative enhanced recovery after surgery protocol for thoracic esophageal cancer surgery	2
Influence of preoperative and intraoperative factors on recovery after aortic root surgery	2
First case of major lung resection using the hinotori™ surgical robot system	2
Impact of radiation to the eye of operators during endo-cardiovascular surgery and the importance of protection	2
Prognostic nomogram and novel risk-scoring system for small cell lung cancer with different patterns of metastases	2
A comparative study of robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery and conventional approaches for short-term outcomes of anatomical segmentectomy	2
Performance of the ENSEAL X1 Curved Jaw Tissue Sealer in thoracic procedures in a Japanese cohort: a case series report	2
Transcatheter tricuspid valve-in-valve implantation with bioprosthetic balloon expandable valve	2
Correction: Preemptive fenestrated endovascular repair aimed at perfusion of cervical branches in acute type B aortic dissection	2
Off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Totally thoracoscopic versus standard VATS lobectomies: perioperative differences	2
Surgical treatment for tracheal stent prolapse in a patient with blunt tracheal trauma	2
Mid-term results of mitral valve reconstruction with autologous pericardial patch for active infective endocarditis with extensive leaflet destruction	2
Prognosis after non-surgical therapy for acute type A aortic dissection	2
Multivariate analysis of the factors affecting medical students’ decision to join the cardiovascular surgery department	1
Acquired von Willebrand syndrome and post-operative drainage: a comparison of patients with aortic stenosis versus coronary artery disease	1
Meta-analysis of BITA versus SITA grafting in diabetic patients: evidence from propensity score-matched studies	1
Tension pneumothorax decompression with colorimetric capnography: pilot case series	1
The impact of prognostic nutrition index on the waitlist mortality of lung transplantation	1
Usefulness of a temporary shunt by cannulation during superior vena cava combined resection	1
Intraoperative echocardiographic indicator for optimal bilateral pulmonary artery banding	1
Proximal versus extensive repair in acute type A aortic dissection: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis	1
Immunocompetent cells in durable ventricular assist device-implanted non-ischaemic dilated cardiomyopathy	1
Impact of sarcopenia on early and mid-term outcomes of surgery for acute type A aortic dissection in octogenarians	1
Single direct right axillary artery cannulation using a modified Seldinger technique in minimally invasive cardiac surgery	1
Preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio predicts recurrence of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma after neoadjuvant triplet chemotherapy	1
15-year outcomes of the JOCRI study (JOCRIED study): a randomised comparison of off-pump and on-pump multiple arterial coronary revascularisation	1
Validity of surgical decision based on intraoperative frozen section diagnosis for unconfirmed pulmonary nodules with previous malignancy	1
Determining optimal pretreatment in cardiac surgery: an experimental study	1
Impact of preoperative comorbidities on postoperative complication rate and outcome in surgically resected non-small cell lung cancer patients	1
Effects of temperature on transient neurologic dysfunction after total arch replacement	1
Clinical efficacy of digital chest drainage system in cardiac valve surgery	1
Advantages of applying digital chest drainage system for postoperative management of patients following pulmonary resection: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 randomized controlled trials	1
Repeated aortic dissection in a patient with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease	1
Effect of malnutrition and frailty status on surgical aortic valve replacement	1
Analysis of the changes in health-related quality of life and employment status after surgery in patients with lung cancer: a single-center longitudinal study	1
Stapler-lavage cytology using a new rapid immunocytochemistry for evaluating surgical margin status after pulmonary sublobar resection	1
Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2019	1
Autologous cell salvage in off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery reduces post-operative complications: a retrospective weighted-matching analysis	1
Diagnosis of Carney complex following multiple recurrent cardiac myxomas	1
Implications for prosthesis selection in dialysis patients undergoing aortic valve replacement	1
Tracheal stenosis following mild-to-moderate COVID-19 infection without history of tracheal intubation: a case report	1
The usefulness of nonabsorbable polymer clips for the closure of supra-aortic vessels’ stump	1
Short-term effects of preoperative nutritional intervention in lung surgery for malignant tumors: a single-center prospective study	1
Compression brace for secondary pectus carinatum in infants and toddlers undergoing cardiac surgery with midline sternotomy	1
Modified composite-graft technique for aortic root replacement	1
Safety and outcomes of surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation in emergency surgery cases	1
Stagnating blood flow related to thrombus formation in pulmonary vein stump after left upper lobectomy	1
Intra‑aortic balloon pump in heart surgery	1
Chunnel debranching for hybrid repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm	1
The effect of spironolactone in reducing the risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery: randomized single-blind placebo-controlled study	1
A prospective randomized controlled study to assess the effectiveness of super FIXSORB WAVE® for sternal stabilization after sternotomy	1
Correction to: Myocardial ischemia due to radical resection of complex coronary fistulas with giant aneurysms: a case report	1
A balanced mitral leaflet and large ring strategy avoids systolic anterior motion in Barlow’s disease	1
A routine de-airing method for total endoscopic robot-assisted mitral valve repair	1
Prognostic analysis and clinical characteristics of dual primary lung cancer: a population study based on surveillance, epidemiology, and end results (SEER) database	1
Aortic homograft for aortic valve replacement in patient with Alpha-Gal allergy	1
Effects of thoracic sympathetic stimulation on palmar perfusion: a preliminary study in pigs	1
Temporary epicardial pacing wires post-cardiac surgery: a literature review	1
Clinical outcomes of continuous flow left ventricular assist device therapy as bridge to transplant strategy in muscular dystrophy: a single-center study	1
Acknowledgment to reviewers	1
Wedge extended bronchoplasty with caliber adjustment by membranous suture	1
Right transaxillary transcatheter aortic valve replacement is comparable to left despite challenges	1
Incidence and outcomes of surgical site infection after cardiovascular surgery (complete republication)	1
Successful transfemoral-transcatheter aortic valve replacement in high-risk patients with a grade 4 atheroma in the ascending aorta: cerebral protection with a filter device	1
Long-term outcomes of combined pulmonary endarterectomy and additional balloon pulmonary angioplasty for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension	1
Successful lung transplant cases with ex vivo lung perfusion assessment of extended criteria donor lungs	1
The Japanese society for cardiovascular surgery, the Japanese association for thoracic surgery and the Japanese association for coronary artery surgery do not endorse Chapter 7.1 in the 2021 ACC/AHA/S	1
Long-term outcomes of transapical-transcatheter aortic valve replacement	1
Analysis of postoperative weight loss associated with prognosis after sublobar resections for lung cancer	1
Residual middle lobectomy after right upper or lower lobectomy: indications and outcome	1
Surgical repair for systolic anterior motion of anterior mitral leaflet due to mitral annular calcification	1
Early postoperative pulmonary complications after minimally invasive esophagectomy in the prone position: incidence and perioperative risk factors from the perspective of anesthetic management	1
Recruitment maneuvers in patients undergoing thoracic surgery: a meta-analysis	1
A novel program of cadaver surgical training for young surgeons at the Clinical Anatomy Laboratory Nagoya (CALNA)	1
Clover stitch technique for aortic valve in mitral valve repair	1
Minimally invasive cardiac surgeries in 2021: annual report by Japanese society of minimally invasive cardiac surgery	1
Neck vessels geometry and diameter change in patients with acute type A aortic dissection	1
Early thrombus formation including hypo-attenuated leaflet thrombosis after surgical bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement	1
Surgical outcomes of minimally invasive aortic valve replacement via right mini-thoracotomy for hemodialysis patients	1
Anatomical variants of pulmonary segments and uni-portal thoracoscopic segmentectomy for lung cancer in a patient with Kartagener syndrome: a case report	1
Optimal timing of bridging annuloplasty and patch augmentation for heterotaxy syndrome associated with functional single ventricles	1
Setting a quality indicator for actual surgery time relative to scheduled surgery time in the context of increasing robotic-assisted thoracic surgery cases	1