Fig. 2

Illustration of the surgical procedure used in the patient. a Three-dimensional computed tomography lung reconstruction of the right lung showing the relative positions of the nodules. b A schematic diagram of the resection of lesions in the right lobe. c-e Resected specimens showing adequate surgical margins (arrows: C, right upper lobe; D, E, right lower lobe). f Intraoperative view of the remaining right upper lobe after resection. g Intraoperative view of the remaining right lower lobe after resection. h Postoperative computed tomography images showing re-expansion of the right lobe with a large lung volume