Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery vs Thoracotomy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Greater Than 5 cm: Is VATS a feasible approach for large tumors?
Abstract Background VATS lobectomy is a recommended surgical approach for patients with early-stage lung cancer. However, it is still controversial in locally advance disease. This study was conducted to compare intraoperative and postoperative results of VATS and thoracotomy in patients with tumors...
Main Authors: | Güntuğ Batihan, Kenan Can Ceylan, Ozan Usluer, Şeyda Örs Kaya |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-020-01305-w |
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