Is Right Sleeve Lower Lobectomy Necessary? Is It Safe?

CONCLUSION:  This technique allows for reduced filling of the thoracic cavity by a prolonged air leak and a reduced prevalence of complications. Additionally, the hospitalization time is shortened. It does not produce any additional mortality burden, and total survival and oncological outcomes are reliable. This technique can be used in selected patients at experienced centers.
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Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - May 23, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Kocaturk CI, Saydam O, Sezen CB, Kalafat CE, Cansever L, Kutluk AC, Akin H, Metin M Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research