The Impact of Surgical Experience in VATS Lobectomy on Conversion and Patient Quality of Life: Results from a Comprehensive National Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgical Database

The Impact of Surgical Experience in VATS Lobectomy on Conversion and Patient Quality of Life: Results from a Comprehensive National Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgical Database

Objectives: Although unexpected conversion during Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) lobectomy is up to 23%, the effects on postoperative outcomes remain debatable. This retrospective study aimed: (i) to identify potential preoperative risk factors of VATS conversion to standard thoracotomy; (ii...

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Main Authors: Luca Bertolaccini, Giulia Fornaro, Oriana Ciani, Elena Prisciandaro, Roberto Crisci, Rosanna Tarricone, Lorenzo Spaggiari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
lung cancer
VATS lobectomy
seniority
surgical experience
quality of life
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/15/2/410

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