Phase 1 Trial Evaluating Safety of Pulmonary Artery Sealing With Ultrasonic Energy in VATS Lobectomy

PA branch sealing for vessels 7 mm or less was safely achieved using an ultrasonic energy vessel-sealing device in VATS lobectomy. Large-scale, prospective, multi-institutional studies are necessary before widespread clinical application of energy for PA branch sealing in VATS lobectomy.