Risk factors and impact of conversion from VATS to open lobectomy: analysis from a national database
ConclusionsConversion is associated with increased surgical morbidity, blood loss and hospital stay. Sex male, old age and the clinical involvement of lymph nodes were the strongest predictors of conversion.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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