Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery versus open thoracotomy in the management of empyema: A comparative study
Conclusion: We conclude that VATS, a minimally invasive procedure with its substantial advantages over thoracotomy and better functional outcome, should be preferred whenever feasible to do so. Also if needed, conversion of VATS to the conventional open procedure, rather than a failure, is a wise surgical judgement.
Source: Journal of Minimal Access Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Rohit Jindal Amandeep Singh Nar Atul Mishra Ravinder Pal Singh Aayushi Aggarwal Namita Bansal Source Type: research
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