[Bronchial Sleeve Resection: New Techniques and Management of Complications].

Bronchial sleeve resection is the treatment of choice for centrally located lung cancer, even in patients with normal lung function. The objective is to preserve lung tissue and avoid both pneumonectomy and its complications related, in terms of long-term survival and quality of life. As our experience in minimally invasive surgery increases, we have modified technological aspects to adapt to the new situation. This article focuses on these new technical aspects and literature data on bronchial sleeve resection.