Does the length of uniportal video ‐assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy affect postoperative pain? Results of a randomized controlled trial

ConclusionsA larger incision for uniportal VATS lobectomy significantly reduced the operative time due to better exposure of the anatomical structures without increasing postoperative pain or affecting the surgical outcome.Key points
A larger incision for uniportal VATS lobectomy significantly reduced the operative time due to better exposure of the anatomical structures without increasing postoperative pain or affecting the surgical outcome.
To perform a larger incision could be a valuable strategy, particularly in nonexpert hands or when the patient's anatomy or tumor size make exposure of anatomic structures through smaller incisions difficult.

Source: Thoracic Cancer - May 6, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Cecilia Menna, Camilla Poggi, Claudio Andreetti, Giulio Maurizi, Anna Maria Ciccone, Antonio D'Andrilli, Camilla Vanni, Anna Rita Vestri, Alfonso Fiorelli, Mario Santini, Federico Venuta, Erino Angelo Rendina, Mohsen Ibrahim Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research