Outcomes after Conversion from Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lobectomy to Thoracotomy

CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates comparable outcomes for patients undergoing conversion from VATS to those undergoing planned surgery via thoracotomy. It remains unclear if reason for conversion is associated with outcomes.PMID:37967842 | DOI:10.1055/s-0043-1776706

Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - November 15, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Marcus Taylor Gokul Raj Krishna Kandadai Rammohan Eustace Fontaine Vijay Joshi Stuart Grant Felice Granato Source Type: research