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Summary of procedures performed and successfully completed in cadavers
| Procedure | Number performed | Number Successfully completed | Number of lead surgeons | Number of unique port configurations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lobectomy a | 18 | 17 | 4 | 5 |
| Upper | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Middle | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lower | 9 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| Thymectomy | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Diaphragm plication | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 24 | 22 | 4 | 10 |
Of 18 lobectomies performed, 8 were left-sided (5 lower and 3 upper lobes) and 10 were right-sided (4 lower, 2 middle and 4 upper lobes).
