Subxiphoid uniportal thoracoscopic pulmonary segmentectomy for stage I non ‐small cell lung cancer: Feasibility, quality of life and financial worthiness

ConclusionsSVATS segmentectomy for stage IA lung cancer is a safe procedure that is worth proceeding with as it is associated with better postoperative pain and better quality of life in the first postoperative year. Further studies are recommended to evaluate the actual cost ‐effectiveness of SVATS segmentectomy.Key points•Significant findings of the studySubxiphoid uniportal approach for pulmonary segmentectomy is safe and feasible approach. It has better postoperative pain and better quality of life than the uniportal intercostal approach; however, it is more expensive.• What this study addsSubxiphoid uniportal approach for pulmonary segmentectomy gives a better quality of life in Chinese patients than the intercostal approach; however, it is more expensive.

Source: Thoracic Cancer - March 31, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Amr Abdellateef, Xiaoyu Ma, Zhigang Chen, Liang Wu, Jianqiao Cai, Lei Jiang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research