| Adequately mobilizes lung, including division of adhesions and the inferior pulmonary ligament |
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| Safely divides lung parenchyma within the fissure |
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| Properly identifies bronchial and vascular anatomy |
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| Safely dissects and controls arterial structures using staplers and/or sutures/ligatures |
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| Safely dissects and controls venous structures |
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| Safely dissects and divides the bronchus |
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| Safely removes the specimen |
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| Properly identifies nodal anatomy |
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| Safely harvests appropriate lymph node stations |
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| The above steps are performed in a safe, efficient order and in keeping with oncologic principles |
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