Video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy versus open lobectomy in the treatment of large lung cancer: propensity-score matched analysis

Video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy versus open lobectomy in the treatment of large lung cancer: propensity-score matched analysis

Abstract Background There are several concerns on thoracoscopic surgery for large tumors because of the increased risk of tumor cell spillage. This study aimed to compare perioperative outcomes and oncological validity between video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and open lobectomy for non-sm...

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Main Authors: Jeonghee Yun, Junghee Lee, Sumin Shin, Hong Kwan Kim, Yong Soo Choi, Jhingook Kim, Jae Il Zo, Young Mog Shim, Jong Ho Cho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-01-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
Large tumor
Non-small cell lung cancer
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
Lobectomy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01749-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01749-8

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