The differential impact of preoperative comorbidity on perioperative outcomes following thoracoscopic and open lobectomies [THORACIC]

CONCLUSIONS The expected postoperative length of stay for a patient treated by OPEN lobectomy is approximately equal to that of a VATS lobectomy patient with an additional 2–3 comorbidities. The VATS approach remains advantageous with respect to PO-LOS, regardless of the number of comorbidities.

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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 10, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Jawitz, O. K., Wang, Z., Boffa, D. J., Detterbeck, F. C., Blasberg, J. D., Kim, A. W. Tags: Mediastinum, History THORACIC Source Type: research