Over a recent 4-year study period, VATS lobectomy was associated with better survival than (open) thoracotomy lobectomy. To better compare the 2 approaches, patient populations need to be as ...

Compared to a traditional open approach to lobectomy, which is performed through a thoracotomy incision, VATS lobectomy is associated with significantly less pain, shorter hospital stays, and ...

Children undergoing initial VATS less commonly required additional ... from the study or classified as having initial VATS or thoracotomy if the reason for transfer was chest tube treatment ...

A thoracoscopic diaphragm plication is similar to the open technique. Two or three small incisions are made and ports are placed, in addition a small five cm thoracotomy may be made. The diaphragm is ...