Impact of video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy versus open lobectomy for lung cancer on recovery assessed using self-reported physical function: VIOLET RCT
Background: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death. Surgery remains the main method of managing early-stage disease. Minimal-access video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery results in less tissue trauma than open surgery; however, it is not known if it improves patient outcomes. Objective: To...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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NIHR Journals Library
2022-12-01
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Series: | Health Technology Assessment |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3310/THBQ1793 |