Powered Vascular Stapler in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VAT) Lobectomies

A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Multi-Center Evaluation of a Powered Vascular Stapler in VAT Lobectomies

This prospective, randomized, controlled, multi-center study will collect and compare data from the surgeon's current Standard Of Care stapler (for Pulmonary Artery/Pulmonary Vein transection) and powered vascular stapler.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subjects with a confirmed or suspected diagnosis of stage IA to stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer scheduled for a lobectomy (Lung Cancer Staging per American Joint Committee on Cancer,7th Edition)5;
• Subjects scheduled for VATS lobectomy in accordance with their institution's Standard Of Care;
• Performance status 0-1 (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group classification);
• American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score </= 3;
• No prior history of VAT or open lung surgery (on the lung in which the procedure will be performed);
• Willing to give consent and comply with study-related evaluation and treatment schedule; and
• At least 18 years of age.

Exclusion Criteria

• Prior chemotherapy or radiation (within 30 days prior to the procedure or the duration of the subject's enrollment);
• Pregnancy;
• Physical or psychological condition which would impair study participation; or
• The subject is judged unsuitable for study participation by the Investigator for any other reason.