Lobectomy by video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) versus thoracotomy for lung cancer
Academic Article
Overview
MeSH Major
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
Lung Neoplasms
Pneumonectomy
Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted
abstract
VATS lobectomy and thoracotomy demonstrated similar 5-year survivals. However, VATS lobectomy was associated with fewer complications and shorter length of hospital stay.